ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro), in partnership with Beauty Master Foundation, Inc. and the Georgia Atlanta Beauty Supply Association (GABSA), today announced that he will donate more than 4,000 face masks to local nonprofit organizations. Through this donation, Rep. Glanton seeks to ensure that nonprofit organizations can continue to operate safely amid the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic. Continue reading “Rep. Glanton to Donate Face Masks to Local Nonprofit Organizations”
Reps. Scott and Thomas Ask Gov. Kemp for Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Cases Among Homeless Populations
ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and “Able” Mable Thomas (D-Atlanta) recently sent a letter to Governor Brian Kemp to request assistance and guidance regarding novel coronavirus, COVID-19, cases among Georgia’s homeless populations. Continue reading “Reps. Scott and Thomas Ask Gov. Kemp for Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Cases Among Homeless Populations”
Rep. Gilliard Urges Georgia Businesses to Refrain From Price Gouging
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City) joins with Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to urge Georgia businesses to refrain from price gouging amid the public health state of emergency regarding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard Urges Georgia Businesses to Refrain From Price Gouging”
Rep. Lopez Romero to Serve as Member of World Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board
ATLANTA – State Representative Brenda Lopez Romero (D-Norcross) was recently invited to serve as a member of the World Chamber of Commerce’s (WCC) Advisory Board. Continue reading “Rep. Lopez Romero to Serve as Member of World Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board”
Rep. Stephens Announces House Passage of Georgia Broadband Opportunity Act
ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah), chairman of the House Economic Development & Tourism Committee, announces that the Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 244, or the Georgia Broadband Opportunity Act, by a vote of 116-44 on Thursday, March 12, 2020. HB 244 seeks to support rural quality-of-life improvements regarding online education, economic development and health care access for those in unserved or rural areas of the state and would require Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) to charge fair and reasonable pole attachment rates as determined by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). Continue reading “Rep. Stephens Announces House Passage of Georgia Broadband Opportunity Act”