Celestine James from South Georgia, who is affectionately known by many as “CJ,” brings a special passion for outreach to overlooked groups for the Republican cause. She volunteered and was appointed to Chair the new Membership Committee for the GRA in January 2021.
As President of ANNIE’S LEGACY INC., a domestic nonprofit corporation, Celestine James is carrying on a spirit of service and compassion imparted by her mother, Annie Ruth Page Jones, who raised her family with only a fourth-grade education before tragically passing away of breast cancer at age 57. Ms. James and her siblings founded ANNIE’S LEGACY INC. over 25 years ago to honor their mother – a woman of strong moral character, a love of God, and a strong work ethic to overcome obstacles – by providing educators and students of humble means with classroom supplies and holiday meals, among other initiatives to boost opportunities for the leaders of tomorrow. Ms. James served four years of active duty in the U.S. Army and seven years in the U.S. Army Reserve. Ms. James also served in the Republican Party as a former Precinct Chair in Columbia County, 8th District Chair in Chatham County as well as Minority Engagement officer, Liaison between the Republican Party and Board of Elections as well as community engagement. Employment experience as a Health-Benefits Advisor at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, and Quality-Control Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau. In addition to her work with ANNIE’S LEGACY INC., Ms. James serves her community as a civic advocate and a mother, carrying on a lifelong mission to bring dive …
