Thomas ' political career started when she was chosen as a presidential delegate for candidate Jesse Jackson at the 1984 Democratic National Convention . In the same year she won a seat in the Georgia House , defeating incumbent Grace Towns Hamilton . She served four terms . In 1997 , she ran for and won a seat on the Atlanta City Council . In 2000 she returned to the Georgia House for six years
1984 Democratic National Convention
1984 Democratic National Convention
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