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Our Story, Our Voices, Our Movement

From neighborhood forums to local headlines, this is where you’ll find the latest news, videos, and community conversations about our campaign. We’re making waves across Southwest Atlanta and this page keeps you in the loop as we build something powerful, together.

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Runoff Set for Atlanta's District 11

Voters in Atlanta’s historic District 11 will head back to the polls on December 2 for a runoff election. Nate Jester, a Marine Corps veteran and Harvard Law graduate, calls himself the underdog fighting for his Southwest Atlanta community.

Nov
6
2025

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Homeownership in Southwest Atlanta should be attainable, not unreachable

Today, Southwest Atlanta is a majority-Black community where fewer than half the homes are owner occupied. We can protect the wealth we have, open new doors, and build a community where everyone has the power to stay, grow and thrive.

Sep
20
2025

BLOG POST

New Blood, Real Roots: A Call for Representative Leadership in District 11

Nate Jester is the Kind of Leadership Southwest Atlanta Deserves ... He’s not running for a title; he’s running because he loves this community and knows what’s at stake ... Talking to Nate felt different. He’s not just talking change—he’s ready to do the work.

Aug
29
2025

NEWS ARTICLE

Meet Nate Jester…Ivy League Educated, Marine Corp Officer and Candidate for Atlanta City Council

Nate Jester is a proud native of Southwest Atlanta, a graduate of Atlanta Public Schools, a Marine Corps veteran, and a Harvard-trained attorney committed to building stronger communities—for us, by us.

Jul
30
2025
NEWS ARTICLE

Southwest Atlanta Council Candidate Nate Jester Raises over 116,000 Dollars in First Two Months

Nate Jester, a Marine Corps veteran, Harvard-educated attorney, small business owner and Southwest Atlanta native announced today his campaign for Atlanta City Council District 11 raised over 116,000 dollars in its first two months powered by over 300 individual contributors.

Jul
10
2025
NEWS ARTICLE

Nate Jester is aiming to address affordable housing in race for open ATL City Council seat

Nate Jester is a lifelong Atlanta resident, currently residing in Southwest Atlanta. Jester is running for the open city council seat in District 11 ... Jester believes revitalization should be done thoughtfully. His primary goal is supporting and preserving the current community.

Jul
1
2025
NEWS ARTICLE

Nate Jester, Ex-Marine Takes Aim at Open Atlanta City Council Seat

As the local television, radio and newspaper advertising depicts, they are "the few, the proud" and if things work out November 4th, former U.S. Marine Nate Jester could become the newest member of the Atlanta City Council.

Jun
6
2025
NEWS ARTICLE

Tillman Scholar Voices: Creating Pathways for Progress with Nate Jester

2019 Tillman Scholar Nate Jester has been heavily involved in the fight for systemic equity ... he is investing time and effort in small business development, affordable housing and student mentorship.

Jul
23
2020
NEWS ARTICLE

Military experience provides “a level of discipline and willingness to work hard even when it’s uncomfortable,” says Nathan Jester

“I definitely appreciate what the Naval Academy taught me and how it made me better. One thing, it made me into a really hard worker and really disciplined,” he says, qualities that his five years in the military developed further.

Nov
8
2017