Arlene Beckles | |
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Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives from the 143th district | |
Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
Succeeded by | James Beverly |
Personal details | |
Born | Macon,Georgia |
Political party | Democratic |
Anissa Monique Jones is an American politician who was elected member of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 143th district in 2024. [1]
Jones graduated from Fort Valley State University,Life University and Wesleyan College. [2] She is the first African American Chiropractor in Macon,Georgia. [3]
Jones supports term limits. [4]
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