ATLANTA – The Georgia General Assembly (GGA) was recently awarded with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Online Democracy Award for its legislative website, which can be found here. This public website was recognized for its professional presentation that offers an easy and helpful way for citizens to find information, according to the NCSL selection committee.
Rep. Leesa Hagan Sworn in, Receives Committee Assignments for 2021-2022 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Leesa Hagan (R-Lyons) was recently sworn into office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Rep. Hagan was recently elected in a special election and will serve for the remainder of the 2021-2022 legislative term of the Georgia General Assembly.
Rep. Erica Thomas to Participate in Edna Umeh Memorial Crosswalk Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Today
ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) will participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Edna Umeh memorial crosswalk TODAY, Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 6 p.m. at Lindley Middle School in Mableton.
In Nov. 2017, Ms. Edna Umeh was fatally struck by a vehicle while serving as a crossing guard at Lindley Middle School. Her death prompted a corridor safety audit and installation of safety improvements at this location. This crosswalk will be designated to Ms. Umeh in recognition of her service to the citizens of Cobb County and in memory of her death in the line of duty.
During the 2018 legislative session, Rep. Thomas introduced House Bill 672, or Edna’s Law, to allow law enforcement officers to use speed detection devices while patrolling Georgia public schools. For more information on HB 672, please click here.
WHO: Rep. Erica Thomas (D-Austell)
WHAT: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
WHEN: Wednesday, August 4, 2021
6 p.m.
WHERE: Lindley Middle School
50 Veterans Memorial Hwy SE
Mableton, GA 30126
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House and Senate Reapportionment Committees Announce New Date, Details for Rescheduled Town Hall Hearing in Augusta Area
ATLANTA – The House Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment Committee, chaired by State Representative Bonnie Rich (R-Suwanee), and the Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, chaired by State Senator John F. Kennedy (R-Macon), have rescheduled the August 30, 2021, joint redistricting town hall hearing for the Augusta area to take place on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion in Martinez, GA. To watch a live stream of this hearing, please click here. **PLEASE NOTE: this is an earlier date than originally scheduled.**
Democratic State Legislators Donate Thousands of Masks to Gwinnett Area Schools
ATLANTA – Democratic members of the Gwinnett State House Delegation will donate more than 30,000 masks to local schools in solidarity with the Gwinnett County Public School Board’s decision to mandate masks for its students.
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