Shelly Danielle Cantrell Echols (born October 9, 1979) is an American politician. She was a member of the Georgia State Senate from the 49th district, serving from 2023 to 2025. She is a member of the Republican Party.[1][2] Prior to being elected to the Georgia State Senate, she served one term on the Hall County Board of Commissioners as a District 3 Commissioner.

Shelly Echols
Member of the Georgia State Senate
from the 49th district
In office
January 9, 2023  January 13, 2025
Preceded byButch Miller
Succeeded byDrew Echols
Personal details
BornShelly Danielle Cantrell
(1979-10-09) October 9, 1979 (age 46)
PartyRepublican
Spouse
(m. 1999)
Children2
EducationUniversity of North Georgia (BA)

She was succeeded as state senator by her husband Drew Echols.[3] They were married in 1999.[4]

References

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  1. "Member". Senate.ga.gov. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  2. "Legislator Information". Services.statescape.com. December 31, 1969. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  3. "Drew Echols to run for Georgia Senate District 49, a seat currently held by wife Shelly Echols". AccessWDUN. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  4. "Cantrell/Echols". The Times. Gainesville, Georgia. March 7, 1999. p. 2E. Retrieved November 17, 2025 via Newspapers.com.