Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz

Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz was first elected to the Savannah City Council in 2011 and is currently serving her 4th term as the 5th District Alderwoman. Dr. Shabazz is now serving for the fifth year (and second term) As Mayor Pro Temp (Assistant Mayor) from 2020 to the present time. She was unanimously elected by her Council Colleagues in both terms to serve in this as the Mayor Pro Tem (Assistant Mayor).

Dr. Shabazz received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Savannah State University, her Master of Divinity Degree from Turner Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA and her Doctor of Ministry Degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH.

Dr. Shabazz was the first African American Woman Civil Engineer to be hired by the City of Savannah. She has been a Businesswoman and Entrepreneur for over 40 years.

Dr. Shabazz has served as the 2nd Vice President of the Georgia Municipal Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials and has been a member now in her 13th year of public service. She has served as the State of Georgia Regional Director for the National League of Cities National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials in 2015-2019. Dr. Shabazz served as the National Chaplain of the organization from 2020-2022. 

Mayor Pro Tem Dr.  Shabazz is a member of the National League of Cities Women in Municipal Government from 2012 to the present.

Dr. Shabazz is a lifelong resident of Savannah's 5th District, is married to Mr. Yusuf  K. Shabazz and has four children.