ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), chairman of the House Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee, was recently recognized as the legislative branch honoree for the 2026 LTC (Ret.) Joseph C. Barto, Jr. Service Award. The award was presented during the Georgia Council of Chapters Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) 2026 State Conference, hosted by the Athens Area Chapter of MOAA, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Georgia Center in Athens, Ga.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Teddy Reese (D-Columbus) will honor Muscogee County Prison and Muscogee County Warden Herbert Walker with a proclamation and tour event on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Muscogee County Prison in Columbus, Ga.
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By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex)
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A woman experiencing a miscarriage should be able to seek medical care without wondering whether she needs an attorney. A mother grieving a stillbirth should receive compassion, not suspicion. And no patient should fear that an honest conversation with her doctor could become the foundation of a criminal investigation.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Teddy Reese (D-Columbus) will participate in a Veterans Day celebration where he will present Mr. James Sneed with a resolution and a United States flag in recognition of his military service and contributions to his community on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Jordan Vocational High School in Columbus, Ga.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Bryce Berry (D-Atlanta) was recently named as a 2026 20 Under 40 Leadership Award recipient by the Council of State Governments (CSG). CSG selected 20 emerging elected and appointed state officials to receive the 2026 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award.
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