I was elected to the Lyons City Council in November 2021, and I started my service in January 2022. I have been employed with Peoples Bank since August 2012 and hold the positions of Chief Operations Officer, Compliance Officer, and Vice-President. I have worked in banking since 1997. I am a long-time member of St. Luke AME Church in Lyons, GA.

I was born and raised in Toombs County, and I graduated from Toombs County High School in 1992. I earned an associate degree in accounting from Southeastern Technical College, Vidalia, GA.

I have been married to Russell Benton for over 20 years, and we have four children and six grandchildren. Russell and I have been business owners in the city of Lyons, Georgia, since 2004, and we are proud owners of Magic City Barbers located in Lyons, GA.

I have been actively involved in the community for over 20 years, serving on the Action Pact Board since 2013, and the Lyons Main Street Board since 2021. I have been a member of the Lyons Lion Club since 2023.

I attend local community and Chamber social events, such as Lyons Morning Perks, business grand openings, and many other events in the community. I volunteer with the Juneteenth events each year.

I graduated from Leadership Toombs/Montgomery Program and I am actively attending further training during my term for City Council to learn more and to better serve our community.

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, shopping, traveling, sporting events for Toombs County and professional sports and attending community events.

I love serving our community and being able to represent and speak on behalf of our community and express the thoughts and concerns. My main objective is to continue to create progress and change that matters for our city and community.