At just 3 years old, Solicitor General Keith E. Gammage’s son slipped into his father’s oversized work shoes. Watching the scene unfold, Gammage felt a powerful shift in perspective. It was a quiet reminder of the responsibility he carries to lead, mentor, and influence. These principles now fuel his unwavering commitment to uplifting the community through his work as Fulton County Solicitor General.
As a college student at Southern University, Gammage saw the devastating effects of addiction and violence on his community. Rather than turn away, he made a choice to help rebuild his community into one rooted in purpose, potential, and promise.
“It was planted in my soul and in my spirit,” Gammage said. “I was going to be a lawyer and do something about our community and the challenges we face.”
Gammage and his team have launched efforts, including second chance programs, youth education initiatives, and partnerships with organizations like the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
More than 60 individuals cleared their records to help overcome unemployment and other barriers as a result of Gammage’s 22nd record restriction and expungement event. Other efforts like the LADDERS program provide free college education or GED certification to young people facing challenges related to the criminal justice system.
Gammage’s commitment isn’t just to reform lives, but to transform them through educational efforts. He organized internship programs for students from sixth grade through law school, fostering community mentorship, while also launching an event, which gathered South Fulton students to take a peace pledge and promote school safety.
“In times like these, when diversity is under attack here locally, it was powerful and amazing to see these young boys and girls, young men and ladies, stand up in the assembly hall,” Gammage said.
Above all his accomplishments, Gammage remains deeply humbled and grateful for how God has used him to help move the community forward. He calls on the county commission to make justice a priority, while encouraging every individual to harness their voice at the polls and use their influence to uplift others.