Freddie Powell Sims decided to get into politics because of her desire to serve the public, more specifically to provide a voice for those citizens who do not seem to have one. As a freshman member of the legislature, she was appointed to the Education, Economic Development & Tourism, and Transportation Committees.

She is a retired middle school principal. She received her Bachelor of Education from Ft. Valley State University, her M.Ed. from Georgia State University, her Ed. Specialist certification from the University of Georgia, and her Doctorate from the University of Sarasota.

 
Freddie is a member of Kiwanis International, Ft. Valley State University Life Member (Alumna), Ft. Valley State University Foundation Board, Albany Chapter of Links, Inc., and Albany Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She is a graduate of Leadership Albany.

She is currently a professional consultant on character education.

Freddie is married to Norman Sims and is the mother of three daughters. She is a Baptist.
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The District: District 151 includes part of Dougherty County.