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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Newton County’s first-year lawmaker talks 2021 session District 113 State Rep. Sharon Henderson of Covington stands with Chief Justice Harold Melton and Melton s wife, Kimberly. (Special | Sharon Henderson)
COVINGTON, Ga. When cheers of “Sine Die!” rang throughout the State Capitol on April 1, it marked the end of Rep. Sharon Henderson’s first Georgia General Assembly session as a lawmaker.
Henderson, D-Covington, was sworn into office on Jan. 11 after defeating five-term incumbent Rep. Pam Dickerson for the District 113 seat in the June 2020 Democrat Primary. Henderson is the lone Newton County legislator that resides within the county. She represents portions of Newton and Rockdale counties.
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