Senator Jaha Howard, a Democrat, was elected to the Georgia Senate District 35 in December 2025 after a 10-year political journey. He represents Cobb and Fulton counties, including the cities of Atlanta, Smyrna and South Fulton. He serves on the Senate Committees on Government Oversight, Higher Education, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, and State and Local Government Operations. Ultimately, Howard’s political ideology is anchored by his service in the LGP caucus (Love God & People) that prioritizes principles over party. 

Dr. Howard grew up in Southwest Atlanta and graduated from Benjamin E. Mays High School. He later attended Howard University, earning both his B.S. in Chemistry and his Doctor of Dental Surgery with high honors. While in Washington, DC,  Jaha Howard served as an active student leader and organizer, sparking his love for problem solving. He would go on to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry and earn a Master’s degree in Oral Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

Now a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist and owner of A+ Pediatric Dentistry of Atlanta, he and his dynamic team have worked for 15 years to improve the oral health and overall quality of life for children. The practice has served over 10,000 patients from a variety of family backgrounds and has created numerous jobs in the community.  

Dr. Howard served four years as an elected member on the Board of Education for Cobb County Schools, the second-largest school district in Georgia. While on the board, he advocated for policies addressing early literacy programs, equity in public education resources, better support for educators and transparency over board governance standards. 

Sen. Howard currently lives in Smyrna with his wife of almost 20 years and three children, where they have been closely engaged in building a stronger community. Howard also co-founding community organizations, including “Wave of Excellence” and “Families Against Racism.” Sen. Howard previously served on the Cobb County’s Transit Advisory Board. He is a member of several professional and service organizations, including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. 

“Love God and Love People. For Real” is Dr. Jaha Howard’s personal motto and drives his approach to service in the public square. He and his family are active in ministry at the Renaissance Church of Christ in South Fulton where he serves as a deacon and bible study teacher for young adults.