ATLANTA – State Representative Rick Townsend (R-Brunswick) recently convened the third meeting of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail-Available Substances on Friday, August 25, 2026, at the Georgia Center in Athens, Ga. Rep. Townsend began the meeting by providing an update on the current state of the study committee’s work surrounding kratom and related substances and thanking the University of Georgia and Dr. Merrill Norton, who is a clinical associate professor emeritus at the UGA College of Pharmacy, for hosting the meeting. Committee members then heard a number of presentations from individuals with diverse perspectives on kratom and youth vaping and also received public testimony about the personal impacts of kratom and youth vaping.
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ATLANTA – The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail Available Substances, chaired by State Representative Rick Townsend (R-Brunswick), will hold its fourth meeting on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 9 a.m. at West Georgia Technical College in Waco, Ga.
Continue reading “House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail Available Substances to Hold Fourth Meeting in Waco”Rep. Anissa Jones Recognized by Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated for Leadership and Service
ATLANTA – State Representative Anissa Jones (D-Macon) was recently recognized by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated as an exceptional leader and Champion of Service, a recognition that seeks to honor members whose leadership, professional achievement and commitment to service exemplify the sorority’s longstanding legacy of making a meaningful difference in communities around the world.
Continue reading “Rep. Anissa Jones Recognized by Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated for Leadership and Service”Rep. Venola Mason Partners with Stephenson Middle School PTSA, Inspiredu and The Rockbridge Coalition to Host Adult Digital Literacy Workshop and Harvest Festival
ATLANTA – State Representative Venola Mason (D-Stone Mountain) announces that she is partnering with the Stephenson Middle School PTSA, Inspiredu and The Rockbridge Coalition to bring a full day of learning, resources and community celebration to Stephenson Middle School on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The day features a free Adult Digital Literacy Workshop where participants can earn a laptop, alongside the PTSA’s Harvest Festival, which includes a free community resource fair and a ticketed family-friendly festival.
Continue reading “Rep. Venola Mason Partners with Stephenson Middle School PTSA, Inspiredu and The Rockbridge Coalition to Host Adult Digital Literacy Workshop and Harvest Festival”House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Transportation Infrastructure and Vehicle Regulation to Hold Meeting in Atlanta
ATLANTA – The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Transportation Infrastructure and Vehicle Regulation, chaired by State Representative Rick Jasperse (R-Jasper), will hold a meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 1 p.m. in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta, Ga.
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