ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain) recently presented a special resolution to the national Alzheimer’s Association and the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church’s 6th Episcopal District of Georgia on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Together, Rep. Bennett and the AME Church 6th district declared Sunday, November 14, 2021, as “Alzheimer’s Awareness Purple Sunday.”
Rep. Darlene Taylor Named 2021 Woman of the Year by Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce
ATLANTA – State Representative Darlene Taylor (R-Thomasville), chair of the House Governmental Affairs Committee, was recently named the 2021 Woman of the Year by the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce. Rep. Taylor was recognized by the chamber during its annual Community Impact Awards dinner on Nov. 4.
Chatham County Legislative Gang Prevention and Intervention Commission to Hold “912 Rescue Mission” Initiative Events Tomorrow
ATLANTA – The Chatham County Legislative Gang Prevention and Intervention Commission, chaired by State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City), will host a series of pop-up town hall events for the “912 Rescue Mission” initiative TOMORROW, Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 12 – 4 p.m. at 10 different locations in Savannah.
Reps. Burnough, Davis, Schofield, Scott Issue Statements on Jury Selection for Ahmaud Arbery Trial
ATLANTA – State Representatives Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today issued statements regarding the jury selection process for the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s death.
Reps. Barr, Efstration, Kirby, Rich Issue Statement in Support of Local Legislation for Gwinnett County
ATLANTA – State Representatives Timothy Barr (R-Lawrenceville), Chuck Efstration (R-Dacula), Tom Kirby (R-Loganville) and Bonnie Rich (R-Suwanee) today issued a statement of support for Senate Bills 5 EX and 6 EX, local legislation sponsored by Sen. Clint Dixon (R-Buford) that would modify memberships the Gwinnett County Board of Education and Gwinnett County Commission: