ATLANTA – State Representative Regina Lewis-Ward (D-McDonough) announced that her scholarly article, entitled “The Role of Technology in Advancing Racial Justice,” was recently published in the Spring 2026, Volume 3 edition of the Chicago Black Policy Review. The Chicago Black Policy Review is a publication of the University of Chicago dedicated to advancing research and policy solutions that impact Black communities, and Rep. Lewis-Ward notes that her article explores the role technology can play in promoting racial equity, while also examining the challenges that can arise when innovation outpaces thoughtful public policy.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) will receive the Rosa Parks Civil Rights Award in recognition of his 43 years of public service and his commitment to advancing the nation, the State of Georgia and the Savannah community during an awards ceremony on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Eckburg Auditorium at Savannah Technical College in Savannah, Georgia.
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ATLANTA – The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Community Health and Healthcare Oversight, chaired by State Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta), will hold its first meeting TOMORROW, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.
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By State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville)
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Another American service member has been killed—this time in northern Iraq.
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ATLANTA – State Representative David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) was recently awarded with The Association County Commissioners of Georgia’s (ACCG) 2026 Legislative Service Award, which honors state House and Senate members for their work during the legislative session. Rep. Wilkerson was presented with the award during the July 14 Cobb County Commission meeting.
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