Rep. Floyd Griffin: A Labor Day Message to Georgia

By State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville)

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As Labor Day approaches, many of us look forward to spending time with family and friends, enjoying one last holiday before the busy days of autumn. Yet Labor Day is about far more than a long weekend. It is a day set aside to honor the millions of hardworking men and women whose dedication has built our communities, strengthened our economy and helped make America the nation it is today.

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Rep. Carl Gilliard and Chatham County Gang Prevention and Intervention Commission to Host ‘Breaking the Silos’ Conference in Savannah

ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), along with the Chatham County Gang Prevention and Intervention Commission, will hold a “Breaking the Silos” statewide conference on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Southwest Chatham Library Auditorium in Savannah, Ga.

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House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Transportation Infrastructure and Vehicle Regulation to Hold Meetings in Jefferson and Cumming

ATLANTA – The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Transportation Infrastructure and Vehicle Regulation, chaired by State Representative Rick Jasperse (R-Jasper), will hold two consecutive meetings. The first will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Jackson EMC in Jefferson, Ga., followed by a second meeting on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Forsyth County Arts and Learning Center in Cumming, Ga.

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Joint Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee to Hold Second Meeting at the State Capitol

ATLANTA – The Joint Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee, co-chaired by State Representative Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) and State Senator Max Burns (R-Sylvania), will hold its second meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 10 a.m. in room 307 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta, Ga. 

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Rep. Dr. Arlene Beckles Announces Support for Khawaja Saeed Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting KSU Fintech Scholarships and Student Support Services

ATLANTA – State Representative Arlene Beckles (D-Norcross) announces her support for the Khawaja Saeed Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by the Fintech Programs at Kennesaw State University’s (KSU) Coles College of Business. The tournament will take place on August 28, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Cobblestone Golf Course in Acworth, Ga.

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