ATLANTA – State Representative Debra Bazemore (D-South Fulton), who also serves as a member of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC) COVID-19 Subcommittee, makes constituents aware of statistics regarding the number of children who have contracted COVID-19 in Georgia and in the United States. During the subcommittee’s study of data presented by the CDC, the subcommittee found that there has been a daily increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases among children. Continue reading “Rep. Bazemore, Georgia House Democratic Caucus COVID-19 Subcommittee Makes Constituents Aware of COVID-19 Cases in Children”
Rep. Houston Gaines Announces Senate Passage of Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) today announced that the State Senate passed House Bill 823. The Senate voted 48-0 to approve the measure, ensuring unanimous passage in both the House and Senate. Rep. Gaines introduced HB 823 on behalf of Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp to combat human trafficking in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Houston Gaines Announces Senate Passage of Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation”
Coweta County Officials Issue Statement of Solidarity for Atlanta Police Department
ATLANTA – State Representatives Philip Singleton (R-Sharpsburg), Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville) and State Senator Matt Brass (R-Newnan) today issued the following statement of solidarity for the Atlanta Police Department (APD) and to encourage APD officers to join law enforcement agencies in Coweta County: Continue reading “Coweta County Officials Issue Statement of Solidarity for Atlanta Police Department”
Rep. Vernon Jones Supports Lt. Governor’s Hate Crimes Proposal
ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) today announced his support for Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan’s proposed hate crimes legislation, which Lt. Gov. Duncan announced during a press conference today. Continue reading “Rep. Vernon Jones Supports Lt. Governor’s Hate Crimes Proposal”
Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to End Racial Profiling by Georgia Law Enforcement Agencies and Officers
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Bill 1207, or the “End Racial Profiling Act,” to prohibit and prevent racial profiling by law enforcement agencies and officers in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Introduces Legislation to End Racial Profiling by Georgia Law Enforcement Agencies and Officers”