Titus Nichols

Titus Nichols was born in Aurora, Colorado. He earned a high school diploma from Columbus Alternative High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Morehouse College in 2006 and a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2009. In 2015, he earned a military citation from the Judge Advocate Officer Graduate Course. His career experience includes working as an attorney, business owner, and as a captain in the United States Army. He has served as a Judge Advocate General in the Georgia Army National Guard. Nichols is affiliated with the State Bar of Georgia, State Bar of South Carolina, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Leadership Cobb.[1][2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m a trial attorney, small business owner, and Major in the United States Army Reserve—and I’m running for the Georgia House because working families in Cobb County are getting squeezed while politicians look the other way. Every day in my law practice, I represent people who’ve been hurt and pushed around by systems that are supposed to protect them. I’ve seen firsthand what happens when the rules are written for corporations instead of regular people.

I didn’t come from a family of lawyers or insiders. I earned my way through Morehouse College and the University of Georgia School of Law, built my own firm, and now employ people in my community. I know what it means to meet a payroll, deal with rising costs, and navigate a system that too often favors those with the most money and influence—not the people doing the work.

I live in Marietta with my wife and our two daughters in Cobb County public schools. Like a lot of families, we’re dealing with rising housing costs, expensive childcare, and the pressure of making sure our kids have a real shot at a better future. That’s not a talking point for me—it’s my life.

I’m running because I’m tired of watching elected officials protect corporate profits while working families fall behind. We need leaders who will fight for affordable housing, strong public schools, and an economy that rewards work—not just wealth.

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?

In Cobb County, private equity firms are buying up single-family homes, driving up prices, and turning neighborhoods into rental portfolios. That’s wrong. Homes should be for families—not hedge funds. I’ll fight for policies that put working people first, protect homeownership, and stop corporations from exploiting our housing market.Too many families are being crushed by the cost of childcare. For working parents, childcare can cost as much as a second mortgage—and when they can’t afford it, they’re forced out of the workforce. That hurts families, small businesses, and our entire economy. We should be making it easier to raise a family, not harder. I’ll fight to expand access to affordable childcare, support providers, and give working parents real relief so they can work, provide, and build a future here in Georgia.No family should have to choose between getting care and paying their bills. Too many families are one medical bill away from financial disaster. Healthcare costs keep rising, but access keeps getting worse—especially for working families and small business owners. I’ll fight to lower costs, increase competition, and expand access to care—including mental health and preventive services—so people can get treated early instead of paying more later. Healthcare should work for patients, not just insurance companies.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m most passionate about the issues that directly impact working families: affordable housing, childcare, and healthcare. These are vital to our economy because they determine whether people can afford to live, work, and raise a family in our community. When housing is out of reach, childcare costs force parents out of the workforce, and healthcare becomes unaffordable, families fall behind. I’m focused on practical solutions that lower costs, expand access, and ensure our economy works for the people doing the work

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Titus is a former violent crimes prosecutor who has served as an Adjunct Law Professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, Augusta University, and as an Instructor for Furman University. He currently serves in the Georgia Army National Guard as a Judge Advocate General at the rank of Captain. He is a graduate of Morehouse College and the University of Georgia School of Law. He lives in Marietta with his wife Stephanie and daughter Harmony.

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?

Georgia must expand medicaid access to all eligible citizens. There is no excuse for 500,000 Georgians to be without insurance when the federal government has provided $3.5 billion to expand coverage.We must protect the right to vote for all Georgia citizens. The recent slew of unneccessary and prohibitive election laws do nothing but hinder fair and reasonable access to the ballot box.We must continue to fully fund our education system. Our population is growing, so we must ensure that we are keeping up with the needs of our children in this state so that they may prosper.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about voting rights. Our collective voting rights are stripped away by unnecessary laws and prohibitions. Voting rights have been under attack from all sides in Georgia, with Cobb and District 37 facing serious redistricting and gerrymandering issues.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my mother. As a single parent, she worked hard to provide a good life for my sisters and I. Her tenacity and self-discipline has always been an example that I have followed in my life growing up and now as a parent to my daughter.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I possess many qualities that I believe would make me a successful officeholder. I am an attorney who has spent years studying and understanding both our state and federal constitution. I have even taught constitutional law at the University level. I have served the state of Georgia for over a decade as a prosecutor and then as a Soldier. My military service has taught me the importance of teamwork and sacrifice for the benefit of others.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

My first historical event was the tragic beating of Rodney King and the subsequent riots that took place in Los Angeles following the verdict of the police officers responsible. I was 8 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was at 9 years old. I worked inside the school library. My responsibility was to re-stock the books as they were returned by other students. I would come in during recess and after lunch everyday. My salary was $1.00 an hour, which at the time was pretty competitive for the 5th grade employment market.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Anything from the TV Show "Cocomelon"

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The legislature must always act as an independent branch of government. It cannot merely be an extension of a Governor's political ambitions. The state legislature and Governor's office must work together to seek solutions to the problems that all Georgians are facing, not just those solutions that only beneift one political ideology.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Access to affordable healthcare and voting rights will be the greatest challenges in Georgia.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is beneifical, but I do not believe it should be a requirement. Many qualified citizens bring with them a wealth of experience and knowledge based upon their careers and life experiences that may not have anything to do with government or politics.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, compromise is necessary for policymaking. As a State Senator, my job will be to advocate for whatever is in the best interest of my constitutents. That will mean that in order to obtain a favorable results, I may have to conceed on certain points. However, concession does not mean that I my district is "losing". It simply means that both sides will have to give some ground so that both sides can walk away with a favorable result.