Georgia House Democratic Caucus to Host “Understanding the Department of Labor” Virtual Event Today

ATLANTA – State Representatives William Boddie (D-East Point) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) will host the “Understanding the Department of Labor” virtual event TODAY, Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. To participate in this virtual town hall meeting, please contact kimberly.romaine@house.ga.gov.

These Democratic state legislators will discuss various issues regarding the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL), including the handling of unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce development, career retention and achieving long-term economic growth in Georgia. The virtual event will include opening remarks by House Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon), as well as a guest speaker, Michael Thurmond, who is a former GDOL commissioner and current DeKalb County CEO. Mr. Thurmond will give his perspective on the GDOL and how he operated the department during the Great Recession.

WHO:            

Rep. William Boddie (D-East Point)

Rep. Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)

WHAT:         

“Understanding the Department of Labor” Virtual Event

WHEN:         

Thursday, March 11, 2021

6:30 p.m.

WHERE:      

Contact: kimberly.romaine@house.ga.gov

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