ATLANTA (January 14, 2025) — Senator Kenya Wicks was officially sworn into the Georgia State Senate yesterday, January 13th, the first day of the 2025 Georgia Legislative Session.
A resident of Fayette County, Sen. Wicks now serves Georgia’s 34th District, representing sections of Clayton and Fayette counties. “It is an honor to serve the citizens of Georgia under the Gold Dome,” said Wicks. “In this role, I will remain deeply committed to representing and championing the needs of the 34th Senate District. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if I can serve you throughout the remainder of this legislative session.”
Sen. Wicks was appointed Deputy Minority Whip and has been appointed to serve on the following Senate committees: Veterans, Military and Homeland Security, Science & Technology, Urban Affairs, Public Safety and Government Oversight.
Before running for office, Sen. Wicks enlisted in the United States Army and quickly rose through the enlisted ranks to Sergeant First Class before being commissioned through Officer Candidate School in 2008. After 30 years of service, Wicks retired as a Major.
Following her military career, Wicks served as Chief of Staff for outgoing Sen. Valencia Seay. She has also been an active member of her community, Vice Chairing the Fayette County Democratic Committee, working with the Fayette Democratic Women’s Organization, volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and working with her sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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Sen. Kenya Wicks represents the 34th Senate District, which includes portions of Clayton and Fayette counties. She may be reached by email at Kenya.Wicks@senate.ga.gov.