Debra Bazemore

Debra L. Jones Bazemore (born December 30, 1957) is an American politician serving as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 69th district. Elected in 2016, she assumed office on January 9, 2017.

Early life and education Bazemore was born in Liberty, New York, and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Strayer University in Washington, D.C.

Career A resident of South Fulton, Georgia, Bazemore was the chair and vice chair of South Fulton United, a non-profit organization that advocated for the incorporation of South Fulton. Bazemore later founded Concerned Parents and was the president of Old National Area Residents United. In the 2016 election for the 63rd district of the Georgia House of Representatives, Bazemore defeated Linda Pritchett in the Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the November general election.