ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently worked with other state leaders to secure a new lactation pod, made by Mamava, to provide mothers with a private and sanitary space to nurse or pump at the Georgia State Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Schofield Works to Secure New Lactation Pod at Georgia State Capitol”
Rep. Eddie Lumsden Named 2019 Legislator of the Year by Georgia State Firefighters Association and Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs
ATLANTA – State Representative Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee) was recently named as the 2019 Legislator of the Year by the Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) and the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs for his legislative efforts to protect private, nonprofit fire departments that provide services across the state. Rep. Lumsden was presented with the award on Friday, September 27, 2019, at the State Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Eddie Lumsden Named 2019 Legislator of the Year by Georgia State Firefighters Association and Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs”
Georgia General Assembly Announces the Addition of a Lactation Pod in the State Capitol
ATLANTA (September 30, 2019) | Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville), House of Representatives Speaker David Ralston (R – Blue Ridge) and House Speaker Pro-Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) announced today that a new lactation pod will be located in the State Capitol. The pod, made by Mamava, will allow mothers a private and sanitary place to nurse or pump. Mamava is a female-owned company headquartered in Vermont that manufactures all of its lactation pods in America. Continue reading “Georgia General Assembly Announces the Addition of a Lactation Pod in the State Capitol”
House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones Applies for U.S. Senate Appointment
ATLANTA – Georgia House Speaker Pro-Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) today applied to Governor Brian Kemp for the appointment to succeed U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. Continue reading “House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones Applies for U.S. Senate Appointment”
Rep. Scott Receives 2019 N’zinga Woman of Esteem Excellence Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently received the 2019 N’zinga Woman of Esteem Excellence Award by DJ Tony Neal. Rep. Scott was presented with the award during the R&B Weekend 2019 on Saturday, September 14, 2019, in Atlanta. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Receives 2019 N’zinga Woman of Esteem Excellence Award”