Gwenette Westbrooks Elected as Georgia NAACP President
Gwenette Westbrooks, former president of the Macon NAACP, has been elected to lead the state's chapter.
Westbrooks, who served as president of the Macon-Bibb county chapter for 12 years, also worked for the Department of Family and Children Services for nearly two decades.
Things that I have seen across the state of Georgia that needs to be addressed...I think I was the best candidate to handle those type of issues
She was elected by the state board of NAACP, defeating one opponent. Westbrooks' goals include reforming the state's jail system, where inmates have complained about lack of access to their attorneys.
Author's summary: Gwenette Westbrooks becomes Georgia NAACP president.