| El-Mahdi Holly has proudly called Henry County home since 2003. Raised in Georgia by his
father, a Christian minister and businessman, and his mother, a local college professor, El-Mahdi
was taught the importance of serving his community at a very early age.
After being awarded the National Youth Service Award from President Bill Clinton for his
efforts mentoring young teens, El-Mahdi pursued and received a Bachelor of Arts from
Morehouse College. He went on to earn a Masters of Public Administration from University of
West Georgia with a specialized concentration in strategic planning and management of public
service organizations.
El-Mahdi has enjoyed an extensive career working for local and national charitable organizations
to better advocate for social justice, build interfaith community networks, provide job training
programs and to protect youth and young adults from the dangers of sex trafficking. For over
five years, El-Mahdi served as a senior law clerk and criminal warrant officer supporting
responsible law enforcement and the judiciary. His career also includes serving as a regional
political field director where he managed 26 Georgia counties for the Democratic Party of
Georgia. He has also served as at-large corporate engagement director for the Morehouse
College Atlanta Alumni Association and remains an avid community organizer.
A proud member of Tabernacle of Praise Church in McDonough, El-Mahdi is employed with the
Henry County Board of Education, servicing Eagles Landing Middle School.
As the state representative for House District 116, El-Mahdi intends to serve the working
families of Georgia. The district, which includes portions of Dekalb and Henry counties, covers
portions of the cities of Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough, Stockbridge, Jonesboro and Jenkinsburg. |