Representative Sheila Jones is a Democrat representing District 60 in the Georgia House of Representatives, covering portions of Fulton and Cobb counties, including the cities of Atlanta and South Fulton. Born on February 16, 1956, she has served since 2004 and holds positions as Deputy Whip for the House Democratic Caucus. Notable achievements include being named Freshman Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus in her first term, sponsoring House Bill 373 , and advocating for working families, affordable housing, voting rights, reproductive rights, teachers, students, seniors, and human trafficking victims.

Education and Political Experience

• Worked 34 years at Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Georgia, as an active member of Local Lodge 709, International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers; retired after election as Legislative Representative for Georgia State Council of Machinists & Aerospace Workers , lobbying for over 9,000 workers on minimum wage, unemployment benefits, and workers' compensation.
• Elected to Georgia House in 2004; serves on Appropriations , Health, Juvenile Justice, Transportation, and Ways & Means committees.
• Leadership roles: Vice-chair of Atlanta Delegation and House Transportation Subcommittee on Rail; parliamentarian, secretary, and treasurer of Georgia Legislative Black Caucus; secretary of Working Families Caucus and Women’s Legislative Caucus.
• Community involvement: State President and Regional Director of National Women’s Political Caucus-Georgia; Democratic Party of Georgia ; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Fulton County Democrats; founder of a foundation supporting youth and seniors; board member of ACLU of Georgia; member of Disabled American Veterans Commanders Club and National Council of Negro Women.