ATLANTA – State Representative Park Cannon (D-Atlanta) today announced that she has joined the founding cohort of the National Black Justice Coalition’s (NBJC) Good Trouble Network, which is the first national network of Black LGBTQ+ elected officials. The Good Trouble Network seeks to coordinate and synthesize political priorities that benefit Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ and same-gender loving (SGL) people, including people living with HIV/AIDS.
Rep. Gilliard to Host Interchange Dedication Ceremony for Late Rep. Bobby L. Hill
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City) will host an interstate interchange dedication ceremony in honor of late State Representative Bobby Lee Hill on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul CME Church in Savannah. Immediately following the ceremony, there will be a motorcade to the interchange.
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Rep. Wilkerson Applauds Bonuses for Public Safety Officials and First Responders, Encourages Local Governments and Employers of Public Safety Officials and First Responders to Apply
ATLANTA – Georgia House Minority Whip David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) applauds Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to use funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to provide $1,000 bonuses for law enforcement officials and first responders in Georgia.
Rep. Rhonda Taylor to Participate in Leadership Program for Select Southern State Government Officials
ATLANTA – State Representative Rhonda Taylor (D-Conyers) was recently selected to participate in the 2021 Center for the Advancement of Leadership Skills (CALS) program in Little Rock, Arkansas, from October 2 – 6. Inaugurated in 2007, CALS is the annual leadership program of the Southern Office of The Council of State Governments (CSG).
Sen. Jason Anavitarte and Rep. Tyler Paul Smith Issue Statement on Proposed Landfill in Haralson County
ATLANTA (September 24, 2021) | Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) and Rep. Tyler Paul Smith (R – Bremen) have issued the following joint statement in opposition to a proposed landfill in Haralson County: