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Alisha Searcy
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 39th district |
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| In office January 2003 – January 2015 |
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| Succeeded by | Erica Thomas |
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| Born | September 5, 1978 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Spelman College (BA) Kennesaw State University (MEd) |
Alisha Thomas Morgan (also known as Alisha Thomas Searcy) is an American politician. She was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2003 to 2015. She represented the 39th district in Georgia.
About Alisha Thomas Morgan
Early Life and Education
Alisha Thomas Morgan was born on September 5, 1978. She grew up and went to college in the United States.
She graduated from Spelman College. There, she studied sociology and drama. Sociology is the study of how people live and interact in groups.
Her Work in Government
Alisha Thomas Morgan was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives when she was only 23 years old. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Georgia.
While in the House, she worked on several important committees. These committees help decide how the state spends money, how schools are run, and how the government works. She also worked on committees related to health and helping young people.
Alisha was a strong supporter of charter schools. These are public schools that have more freedom to try new teaching methods. She also supported a way for parents to help improve schools that were not doing well.
She believed in protecting voting rights for everyone. She also did not support "Stand-your-ground" laws. These laws allow people to use force to defend themselves without having to try to escape first.
After Politics
In 2009, Alisha Thomas Morgan started her own company called Morganics. This company helps people learn public speaking and leadership skills.
She also wrote a book. It is called "No Apologies: Powerful Lessons in Life, Love & Politics."
In 2014, Alisha Thomas Morgan ran for State School Superintendent in Georgia. This job oversees all the public schools in the state. She ran in the Democratic primary election.
