History was made in the city of College Park as brilliance, beauty, leadership, and purpose took center stage during the Miss College Park Pageant.
Under the leadership of Councilwoman Tracie Arnold, Ward 3, five outstanding contestants took the stage at the Georgia International Convention Center, showcasing their talents, sharing advocacy platforms, and demonstrating their commitment to service as they competed for the coveted title.
The pageant was created to empower women to embrace leadership, civic engagement, and excellence while serving as ambassadors for the city of College Park.
At the conclusion of the competition, Jada Nicole Howard was crowned Miss College Park 2026.
A native of Macon, Georgia, Howard is an entrepreneur, executive administrative professional, actress, singer, spoken word artist, and passionate community advocate.
A graduate of Georgia Southern University with a degree in communication, she is the founder of Jada Nicole, LLC, where she provides operational support to nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. Through her work with organizations such as the Mary Parker Foundation, TREF Legacy Center, and The Living Legends Foundation, Howard has championed scholarship initiatives, youth development, and community outreach. Her career has also included appearances in productions such as “A Madea Family Funeral,” “Greenleaf,” “The Vampire Diaries,” and “Genius: Aretha,” while using her gifts in music and spoken word to inspire audiences to lead with confidence and purpose.
“This pageant was about much more than a crown,” said Councilwoman Arnold. “It celebrated the importance of developing leaders, celebrating excellence, and creating opportunities for young women to use their voices and to inspire positive change throughout our community.
"Congratulations to Jada Howard, our Miss College Park; she represents intelligence, grace, service, and leadership and will serve our city with distinction," Arnold said. "I am extraordinarily proud of every contestant who participated in the pageant. Each young lady displayed their own unique talents and represented themselves and their families very well."
The pageant was coordinated by Tiffane Nicol, Founder and Executive Director of Style Mobb University, the first and only nationally accredited cosmetology university with an HBCU culture, and Aungelique Proctor of FOX 5 Atlanta served as the event's mistress of ceremonies. Other pageant partners are listed below:
· State Representative Rhonda Burnough, Georgia State House District 77
· Clayton County Chairwoman, Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry
· Clayton County Municipal Association (CCMA)
· Twanna Brown, Twanna Party Planning
· Learning Innovation Alliance
· Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)
The Miss College Park Pageant was spectacular! In case you missed it, check out the video on the city of College Park Facebook page or visit MissCollegeParkGA.com.