ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 765, sponsored by State Representative “Able” Mable Thomas (D-Atlanta), on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, by a vote of 166-3. HB 765, also known as C.J.’s Law, would increase penalties for hit-and-run accidents that result in fatalities or serious injuries. Continue reading “House Passes Rep. Thomas’ Hit-and-Run Legislation”
EDITORIAL: Air Force, Bring the F-35 Lightning II Down to Georgia
By State Representative Dave Belton (R-Buckhead)
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Rep. Williams Announces Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Legacy Award Recipient
ATLANTA – State Representative Al Williams (D-Midway) today announced that the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) presented the Legacy Award to Cornelia Bailey during the annual GLBC Heritage Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Williams Announces Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Legacy Award Recipient”
Rep. Scott Sworn in as Recording Secretary of NOBEL Women
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) was recently sworn in as the recording secretary for the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL Women) on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Sworn in as Recording Secretary of NOBEL Women”
Rep. Williams Named Legislator of the Year by Georgia Legislative Black Caucus
ATLANTA – State Representative Al Williams (D-Midway) was recently named the Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) at the GLBC’s annual Heritage Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Williams Named Legislator of the Year by Georgia Legislative Black Caucus”