Dr. Eric Moore, a dedicated community leader from Jonesboro, GA, is running for Georgia State Senator in District 44. He brings a fresh perspective to politics, drawing from his personal struggles and successes. As a non-traditional candidate, Moore aims to fight for education, wages, safety, infrastructure, and poverty reduction, ensuring residents thrive in a more equitable state.
From Humble Beginnings to Entrepreneurial Success
Raised by a single mother as the oldest of four siblings, Dr. Eric Moore experienced frequent moves, poverty, eviction, and homelessness well into his adult life. Despite these challenges, his perseverance shone through. He graduated from Henry County High School in McDonough, GA, with dual diplomas and went on to earn an associate’s and bachelor’s in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University in North Miami, Florida, plus an associate’s in accounting from the University of Miami.
Moore’s career was marked by hardship until age 40, when he launched his own company, growing it from a startup to a thriving business. Since 2013, he has been feeding the hungry and homeless monthly, turning his experiences into action. “You have to never give up, never give in,”Moore says, embodying his life lesson. Past experiences don’t define you; they help you adapt and evolve into a better version of yourself.
A Platform Focused on Community Needs
Frustrated by career politicians who fail to deliver, Moore entered the race to be a “voice and warrior” for District 44 residents. His campaign prioritises key issues, starting with education. He plans to use Georgia’s budget surplus for fully subsidised school funding, raising teacher salaries, and ensuring equitable resources.
Moore also advocates for a higher state minimum wage, presenting data on its benefits for families and economies while partnering with advocacy groups. Public safety is another focus; he seeks more police funding for sensitivity training and patrols to build trust between officers and communities.
Infrastructure improvements are high on his agenda, including road upgrades, reduced congestion, and community projects like affordable housing and modern utilities. To combat homelessness and poverty, Moore will expand housing options, mental health services, job training, and resource outreach, collaborating with nonprofits and leaders for lasting impact.
Inspiring Change and a Vision for the Future
What sets Moore apart is his unmatched work ethic and persistence. Dr. Eric Moore tackles issues with “utmost perfection and thoroughness”. Admiring figures like Barack Obama, as well as his grandmother, Diane Moore, who instilled hard work and unwavering ethics, but passed away in November of 2023, broke barriers. Moore draws inspiration from diverse strengths to fuel his ideology.
His personal brand treats everyone as humans and Americans, regardless of background, aiming to “make America great again” for all. He hopes to inspire trust, showing residents they are worth fighting for and can achieve prosperity.
Moore’s vision for Georgia State Senate District 44 is a collective where people aren’t pawns in self-serving games. Instead, he sees residents as invaluable, committed to representing them relentlessly. With his birthday marking a new year of determination, Moore is ready to battle for a brighter future.
