Keyanna Jones Moore

Keyanna Jones Moore

Democratic Party

Candidate, DeKalb County Commission District 3

Elections and appointments

Next election

May 19, 2026

Education

High school

Chamblee High School

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Community Advocate

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Keyanna Jones Moore (Democratic Party) is running for election to the DeKalb County Commission to represent District 3 in Georgia. Jones Moore is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.^[source]

Jones Moore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Keyanna Jones Moore graduated from Chamblee High School. Jones Moore's career experience includes working as a community advocate.

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in DeKalb County, Georgia (2026)

General election

The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for DeKalb County Commission District 3

Incumbent Nicole Massiah (D), Keyanna Jones Moore (D), Tommy Travis (D), and Jakequeline Walls (D) are running in the Democratic primary for DeKalb County Commission District 3 on May 19, 2026.

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		Nicole Massiah
		Keyanna Jones Moore
	Submit photo	Tommy Travis
	Submit photo	Jakequeline Walls

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Republican primary

Republican primary for DeKalb County Commission District 3

Andrea Bass Smith (R) is running in the Republican primary for DeKalb County Commission District 3 on May 19, 2026.

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Endorsements

Jones Moore received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

• Georgia Working Families Party
• Necessary Trouble Georgia

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Keyanna Jones Moore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jones Moore's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Keyanna Jones Moore is a Community Organizer and Social Justice Activist. She's born and raised in South DeKalb (District 3). With more than 15 years of organizing experience, including organizing around childcare, anti-gun violence, parent advocacy in education, political campaigns, social justice, and environmental justice, she is a dedicated community servant. She serves as Co-Pastor of Park Avenue Baptist Church and is raising her family of 5 unique and talented children with her husband.

Having lived in New Jersey for 20 years, Keyanna is no stranger to local government. She served in the office of the Municipal Clerk for 10 years, eventually working her way up to the position of Acting Deputy Municipal Clerk. Keyanna worked with families and schools on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with learning disabilities. Through that work, she was elected and served on the school board in Roselle.

Keyanna returned to South DeKalb to raise her family, and has since been involved in working with voting rights groups (New Georgia Project), reproductive justice organizations, and even testified at the United Nations in Geneva on police brutality. Recently, Keyanna served as an environmental policy aide to a DeKalb commissioner. She's been able to watch how the DeKalb County Commission operates and clearly sees what more needs to be done.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• South DeKalb needs smart economic development. The inequity between North and South DeKalb is stark. We need more grocery stores, farmers markets, shops and restaurants and investment in small biz. And we need to get dilapidated businesses cleaned up and redeveloped into new spaces. The county and Decide DeKalb must make South DeKalb a priority. And no developments should go in that don't include a small grocery, at the very least. Most of the district is a food desert. It's not acceptable, and I am 100% committed to this cause. I will personally work with developers to get more grocery and restaurant options on the list.
• We need strong schools and to work with the school board and community to keep as many in South DeKalb open. The newly proposed list of potential school closures and consolidation shows the vast majority of closures (21 of the 27 schools) would be in South DeKalb. The only schools slated for expansion are in North DeKalb. NONE in S. DeKalb. This is a failure by whole government. We need to work to look at each school, see how many students are needed to keep a school open and propose a VARIETY of housing options, so seniors could downsize, new families could move in, and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) could be built on family property for an elderly relative or young people getting their start could live close to family, affordably.
• Transportation and Infrastructure Improvement. Right now, MARTA is closing several bus stops in S. DeKalb. MARTA has not fulfilled promises of new hubs or rapid transit. I will monitor the new REACH sprint vans being introduced for people to order a ride to a bus stop or rail station, and if they aren't working, we'll demand changes. We need S. DeKalb roads prioritized for paving, repair and repainting. More street lights, more sidewalks & clear communication with the public about the timeline on fixing our water infrastructure. Where are the biggest issues & what order will they be repaired in? How long will it take? The public deserves good communication on this!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe government should be responsive to the community's requests and needs. I will work for YOU. I'm committed to honesty, transparency and accountability and LISTENING to the community to promote the specific changes they want to see in their community. There's so much the DeKalb County government can do in collaboration with the community. I want to activate and empower our neighborhoods to demand better services and the kind of development they want to see. I won’t make any decisions about you without you.

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Campaign website

Jones Moore's campaign website stated the following:

Issues

I believe in a transparent and responsive government. I will work for YOU to bring economic development, better housing options, stronger schools and connected communities. 

Economic Development

South DeKalb needs smart economic development. The inequity between North and South DeKalb is stark. We need more grocery stores, farmers markets, shops and restaurants and investment in small biz. And we need to get dilapidated businesses cleaned up and redeveloped into new spaces. The county and Decide DeKalb must make South DeKalb a priority. And no developments should go in that don't include a small grocery, at the very least. Most of the district is a food desert. It's not acceptable, and I am 100% committed to this cause. I will personally work with developers  to get more grocery and restaurant options slated. When I was growing up, Candler Road had everything you needed from clothes, to food, to dining -- and lots of small businesses. Now, it's mostly gas stations, liquor stores and Dollar Stores. "Candler Crossing" is coming in October 2027 with a new Publix and other businesses. And South DeKalb Mall is under contract as well. We must continue the push to add more diverse opportunities for our communities. I'm committed to working with the community to see that the Bouldercrest Corridor Small Area Plan truly gets off the ground, too. It's been on the books since 2009 and NOTHING has happened!!

No Data Centers

The community has made it clear -- no data centers in South DeKalb! Data centers require an enormous amount of energy to power them; and use too much of our precious water, which is a finite resource. South DeKalb needs housing, retail shops, grocery stores, restaurants and recreational spaces - not toxic industry. We need county commissioners who believe in investing in South DeKalb, not making it uninhabitable. 

Advocate for Missing Middle Housing

We need a greater variety of housing options. So many of our seniors would like to continue to live in their community, but there are no options for downsizing. Young people with no children are moving into DeKalb, but there aren't enough options for townhomes, condominiums or apartments with proximity to shopping and parks. It should be easier for families to add a tiny home or accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on their property for an older child or family members to live in. 

Clean up Blighted Properties

We have too many blighted commercial properties that need to be cleaned up. I will hold property owners to account, and also will make sure other operating businesses keep up appearances and present the best image of a thriving DeKalb.

Better Transportation Options

Right now, MARTA is closing several bus stops in S. DeKalb. MARTA has not fulfilled promises of new hubs or rapid transit, even though we've been paying toward it for decades with a penny tax. Meanwhile, service has expanded in North DeKalb. We have to push back and demand more or not renew our contract with MARTA. I will monitor the new REACH sprint vans being introduced by MARTA for people to order a ride to a bus stop or rail station, and if they aren't working, we'll demand changes. We need S. DeKalb roads prioritized for paving, repair and repainting. More street lights, more sidewalks & clear communication with the public on the timeline for repair. Our county needs to listen and respond to constituents quickly.

Enhance Food & Environmental Security

We need to abolish food deserts, make sure we provide our kids two healthy meals at school, promote environmental safety and better access to affordable housing and shelter programs for the unhoused.

Fair Water Bills

DeKalb has a long standing history of arbitrary billing that has disproportionately impacted South DeKalb residents, and has left many families without a resolution, and some with unfair property liens. The County has kicked the can down the road and refused to enforce a Federal Consent Decree for violation of the Clean Water Act, further adding to the environmental disparities that South DeKalb residents face, and has decided to increase water bills by 10% each year for the next 10 years, with no guarantee that water infrastructure will improve, or that residents will have protections against unfair billing practices and shutoffs. I will advocate for fair billing, forgiveness of old water debt that is more than 4 years old (the statute of limitations), new payment plans and protections from shutoffs. And I will work to provide more clarity about the timeline on fixing our water infrastructure. Where are the biggest issues & what order will they be repaired in? How long will it take? The public deserves good communication on this!

Expand Parks and Trails

I'm committed to reopening Intrenchment Creek Park, cleaning up the South River and making it a centerpiece for residents of South DeKalb to enjoy. I want to finish Longdale Park's restoration and see N.H. Scott Rec Department pool open and thriving. Every opportunity we have to make our parks and trails better should be taken. It's what the community wants to see!

— Keyanna Jones Moore's campaign website (March 22, 2026)

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