District 56 of the Georgia Senate currently encompasses portions of Fulton, Cobb and Cherokee Counties.
| Member | Party | Years | Residence | Electoral history | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created in 1969 | |||||
| Jack Hardy | 1969 – January 11, 1971 | ||||
| Haskew H. Brantley, Jr. | 1975–1987 | ||||
| Sallie Newbill | January 12, 1987 – January 3, 1997 | ||||
| Tom Price | January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2005 | ||||
| Dan Moody | January 3, 2005 – January 10, 2011 | ||||
| John Albers | January 10, 2011 – present | ||||