ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), today issued the following statement on the final passage of House Bill 426, hate crimes legislation, on Tuesday, June 23, 2020: Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on House Bill 426”
Rep. Dempsey Welcomes Reverend Jody Hagerty as Chaplain of the Day at Georgia House of Representatives
ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) recently welcomed Reverend Jody Hagerty, senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in Rome, Georgia, as he served as the “Chaplain of the Day” for the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday, June 22, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Dempsey Welcomes Reverend Jody Hagerty as Chaplain of the Day at Georgia House of Representatives”
Rep. Vernon Jones Issues Statement on House Bill 426
ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) today issued the following statement in response to the final passage of House Bill 426 on Tuesday, June 23, 2020:
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Rep. Gambill Urges Local Government, Organizations, Citizens to Participate in 2020 U.S. Census
ATLANTA – State Representative Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville) urges local government officials, organizations and citizens in House District 15, which includes a portion of Bartow County, to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census. The current overall response rate for Bartow County is 61.9 percent. Continue reading “Rep. Gambill Urges Local Government, Organizations, Citizens to Participate in 2020 U.S. Census”
Rep. Scot Turner Announces Senate Passage of Holly Springs Homestead Exemption Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Scot Turner (R-Holly Springs) today announced that the Georgia State Senate recently passed House Bill 1087 on Thursday, June 18, 2020. HB 1087 would provide the opportunity for citizens to vote on a homestead exemption for the City of Holly Springs. Continue reading “Rep. Scot Turner Announces Senate Passage of Holly Springs Homestead Exemption Legislation”