Rep. Matt Reeves Receives Philanthropic Freedom Award

ATLANTA – State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) recently received the Champion of Philanthropic Freedom Award from the Philanthropy Roundtable for his work on Senate Bill 414 in 2024. SB 414 protects nonprofit donors from compelled disclosure by governmental entities in Georgia, with limited exceptions for crime, fraud and political contributions.  

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Rep. Billy Mitchell Announces MLK Celebration of Service at Georgia State Capitol

ATLANTA – State Representative Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain), chair of the Georgia Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council, announces a Celebration of Service honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the North Wing Steps of the State Capitol in Atlanta.

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Rep. Jordan Ridley Introduces Legislation to Revise Compensation for Private Attorneys Appointed to Act as District Attorney Pro Tempore

ATLANTA – State Representative Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock) recently introduced House Bill 35, legislation that would revise compensation for private attorneys appointed to act as District Attorney Pro Tempore.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: I Refuse to Limit the Service I Provide My Employers

By State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)

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On January 13, 2025, I took an oath of office, swearing to uphold the Georgia Constitution and the Constitution of the United States. It was a profound moment, with my hand resting on the Bible held by my mother. But almost immediately, I was presented with a rule that directly conflicted with the promise I had just made to serve my constituents without compromise.

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