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Rep. Doreen Carter to Host “East Metro Housing Resource Fair”

ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) will host the “East Metro Housing Resource Fair” on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Voices of Faith Church in Conyers.

During the event, individuals will receive information regarding mortgage, rental and utility payment assistance programs. Individuals will also have an opportunity to learn about the state’s home buyer and down payment assistance programs. Rental and utility assistance applications will be processed onsite. Financial literacy and budget sessions will also be conducted.

Rep. Carter will be joined by the following officials from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs: Tracey Turman, housing outreach coordinator; Vincent L. Abril, outreach coordinator; and Christopher E. Houston, rental assistance outreach coordinator.

For more information about this event, please contact Rep. Carter’s Capitol office at 404-656-0220.

WHO:             Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia)

WHAT:          Housing Resource Fair

WHEN:          Saturday, October 15, 2022

                        10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE:       Voices of Faith Church

1290 Sigman Road

Conyers, GA 30012

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Joint Study Committee on the Electrification of Transportation to Hold Next Meeting

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Rep. Carl Gilliard to Receive Community Service Award During “A Day of Dunham: A Day of Respect” Event

Rep. Gilliard was selected by The Dunham Institute, Inc., Hayti Heritage Center and Vizion Dance, Inc. for this award. He was selected for being a community activist, humanitarian and change maker in the local, national and international communities. He was also selected for his achievements in his legislative and community service.

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Rep. Penny Houston Receives Hurricane Ian Briefing at State Operations Center, GEMA/HS Headquarters

ATLANTA – State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development, yesterday visited the State Operations Center and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) headquarters and received a briefing regarding Hurricane Ian’s path and potential impact on South Georgia. The State Operations Center, which was activated this week by Governor Brian Kemp and emergency management officials, is a Multi-Agency Coordination Center used by state, federal, local and volunteer agencies, as well as private sector organizations, to respond to disasters or emergencies that require a coordinated state response.

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Rep. Gerald Greene Receives Hurricane Ian Briefing at State Operations Center, GEMA/HS Headquarters

ATLANTA – State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert), chairman of the House State Properties Committee, yesterday visited the State Operations Center and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) headquarters and received a briefing regarding Hurricane Ian’s path and potential impact on South Georgia. The State Operations Center, which was activated this week by Governor Kemp and emergency management officials, is a Multi-Agency Coordination Center used by state, federal, local and volunteer agencies, as well as private sector organizations, to respond to disasters or emergencies that require a coordinated state response.

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