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About Renita Hamilton

(born January 30, 1975) is an American event, wedding, corporate party planner, businesswoman, and politician located in Atlanta, Georgia. She is known for her entrepreneurial spirit, political savvy and for producing opulent and sensational events for national, corporate, and celebrity clients.

Early life

Renita was born in Ashburn, Georgia. The eldest of four siblings, Renita’s parents instilled strong values in church, education, business, and oratorical speaking. Renita was educated at Savannah State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications with a focus in Broadcast Journalism. She moved to Atlanta, Georgia in the year 2000. Currently Renita is studying to obtain a Master’s Degree in Professional Studies with a concentration in Strategic Leadership at Tennessee State University.

Career

Renita worked as an Executive Administrative Assistant and Office Manager for close to a decade. During her tenure she began producing social events, corporate meetings, and fundraising for the organization. With natural talent and a growing list of clients with projects from around the United States; Renita started a company called Polished Affairs. Polished Affairs is a full service event planning firm. Polished Affairs offers services ranging from social event décor, party planning, weddings, corporate functions, industry tradeshows to design management and so much more for the elite, powerful, and those with discerning lifestyle taste.

Renita regularly broadcast a live do it yourself and entertainment video stream called Polished Affairs Live on which she shares her professional expertise with women and brides-to-be on fashion, decorating, and other wedding or entertaining related topics. Renita is an avid blogger and social media magnet.

Political History

Renita’s political career began August 2011 when she ran for Lawrenceville City Council Post #4 as a Member at Large against a seated incumbent. Renita an advocate for families and children understands the impact local, state, and federal legislation has on everyday people. Upon completion of this race with a fifth of the vote Renita concentrated her efforts on learning the best ways legislation could be drafted to support and help working class Americans. In May of 2012 Renita ran for a newly drawn seat in the Georgia House of Representatives District 105. Renita’s platform: Pro-Family, Pro-Jobs, Pro-Small Business, Pro-Education, and Pro-Solutions. Consistent with her life’s work Renita continues to be a champion for the people. Jobs, Education, and Family are cornerstones in Renita’s Neighborhood Community Development Action Plan. Achieving 49% of the vote Renita was quite competitive for this GA House District 105 open seat in a very heated and tight race.

Personal Life

Renita is an African Methodist Episcopal and an active member of the PTA. Renita is a member of the Order of Eastern Star Prince Hall Affiliation which is a non-profit fraternal organization that raises funds for educational scholarships, food donations, and clothing drives. She participates in Adopt a Road, Gwinnett Parent Leadership Institute a group supporting advocacy and educational policy change for parents in Gwinnett Co. Renita was recognized and awarded the Golden Hammer Award 2011 for her contribution to renovations, remodeling, and new construction projects in the downtown Lawrenceville area as well as for significant contributions to the promotion and revitalization of Lawrenceville, GA. Renita was recognized as Citizen’s Award 2012 for her community support and philanthropic efforts by the non-profit The Giving Back Group

Renita is a mother of one. Her son’s name is Kaleb. He attends Gwinnett County Public Schools. Kaleb plays cello, soccer and is an avid swimmer. He loves Halo 4 and Modern Warfare for X-Box One and has proclivity in acting.

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