Born in Newnan and raised in public housing by his single mother and grandparents, Pierre Whatley knows firsthand the challenges many working families face. As a proud graduate of the Coweta County School System, he learned early the values of hard work, perseverance, and service that continue to guide him today.
After graduating from Howard University, Pierre built a career dedicated to public service and fighting for everyday people. As a Senior Policy Advisor on Capitol Hill, he helped shape policies that protect consumers, strengthen the economy, and expand opportunity. His experience includes helping establish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and advising congressional leaders, including Congresswoman Maxine Waters and U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, on issues affecting hardworking Americans.
Today, Pierre is also the owner of a local trucking company, giving him firsthand insight into the opportunities and challenges facing Georgia's small businesses and working families.
Service has always been at the center of Pierre's life. As a high school student, he volunteered with Meals on Wheels, and today he serves as Chair of the Coweta County Accountability Courts. Throughout every stage of his career, Pierre has remained committed to improving the lives of others.
Born in Newnan and raised in public housing by his single mother and grandparents, Pierre Whatley knows firsthand the challenges many working families face. As a proud graduate of the Coweta County School System, he learned early the values of hard work, perseverance, and service that continue to guide him today.
After graduating from Howard University, Pierre built a career dedicated to public service and fighting for everyday people. As a Senior Policy Advisor on Capitol Hill, he helped shape policies that protect consumers, strengthen the economy, and expand opportunity. His experience includes helping establish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and advising congressional leaders, including Congresswoman Maxine Waters and U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, on issues affecting hardworking Americans.
Today, Pierre is also the owner of a local trucking company, giving him firsthand insight into the opportunities and challenges facing Georgia's small businesses and working families.
Service has always been at the center of Pierre's life. As a high school student, he volunteered with Meals on Wheels, and today he serves as Chair of the Coweta County Accountability Courts. Throughout every stage of his career, Pierre has remained committed to improving the lives of others.

District 70 is home. It is the community that shaped Pierre, invested in him, and taught him the importance of giving back.
After years of serving at the highest levels of government, Pierre believes meaningful change begins close to home. He's running to lower costs for working families, expand opportunity for young people, strengthen small businesses, and ensure every voice in District 70 is heard under the Gold Dome.
"Real change doesn't happen in Washington. Real change starts right here in our communities."
— Pierre Whatley
Pierre believes District 70 deserves leadership that shows up, listens, and delivers—and he is ready to get to work.

District 70 is home. It is the community that shaped Pierre, invested in him, and taught him the importance of giving back.
After years of serving at the highest levels of government, Pierre believes meaningful change begins close to home. He's running to lower costs for working families, expand opportunity for young people, strengthen small businesses, and ensure every voice in District 70 is heard under the Gold Dome.
"Real change doesn't happen in Washington. Real change starts right here in our communities."
— Pierre Whatley
Pierre believes District 70 deserves leadership that shows up, listens, and delivers—and he is ready to get to work.
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