ATLANTA – State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville) recently applauded the House adoption of Senate Resolution 8, legislation that would dedicate several roads in the state. Included in SR 8, State Route 49 from the Milledgeville Bypass SR 29/US 441 to the Macon Bibb County line in Baldwin County would be named as the Latasha R. Butts Memorial Highway.
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By State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)
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In the final days of Georgia’s 2025 legislative session, lawmakers raced to push forward legislation that targets transgender Georgians—ignoring urgent crises that demand real solutions. House Democrats walked out in protest of Senate Bill 185, which bans gender-affirming care for incarcerated individuals, in a powerful stand against discrimination and misplaced priorities.
Continue reading “While Georgia Legislates Hate and Misplaced Priorities, Our Prison System Is Killing People, and Taxpayers Are Paying the Price”Rep. Bryce Berry to Host Hope Equalization Press Conference at Morehouse College Tomorrow
ATLANTA – State Representative Bryce Berry (D-Atlanta) will host a press conference to discuss HOPE Equalization TOMORROW, Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 3:30 – 4 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel and Plaza at Morehouse School in Atlanta.
Continue reading “Rep. Bryce Berry to Host Hope Equalization Press Conference at Morehouse College Tomorrow”Rep. Rick Townsend Recognizes DCS Officer of the Year John Crew in House Chamber
ATLANTA – State Representative Rick Townsend (R-Brunswick) recently recognized the Georgia Department of Community Supervisions’ 2024 Officer of the Year John Crew with an Invitation Resolution in the House Chamber. Rep. Townsend made some of the following remarks during his recognition of Officer Crew, his family and friends:
Continue reading “Rep. Rick Townsend Recognizes DCS Officer of the Year John Crew in House Chamber”Rep. Jordan Ridley Applauds House Passage of House Bill 845
ATLANTA – State Representative Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock) recently applauded the House passage of House Bill 845 to establish the role of an internal auditor for the Cherokee County Board of Education.
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