ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently announced the launch of the “I Pledge” Civic Engagement Media Initiative, a collaboration with Atlanta News First (WANF), formerly CBS 46, designed to inspire patriotism and community pride among Georgia’s youth. The initiative featured elementary school students reciting the Pledge of Allegiance on television, allowing their voices to reach thousands of homes and promoting civic engagement from an early age.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) today announces proposed legislation in preparation for the 2025 legislative session that would require owners of assault-type weapons in Georgia to obtain and maintain liability insurance for their firearms. The proposed legislation would seek to address the risks associated with the ownership of assault weapons by requiring gun owners to be financially responsible for any damage or injury caused by their firearms.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) participated in the WeLoveU Foundation’s blood drive on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The event marked the 20th anniversary of the International WeLoveU Foundation’s blood drive events, conducted in partnership with the American Red Cross, and it was held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) will join Pastor Jessie Simms of the Mega Faith Center, as well as College Park leaders, to participate in the in the upcoming “Gas on God” event on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 1 – 4 p.m. at a Chevron gas station in College Park, Georgia.
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ATLANTA – The House Republican Caucus today re-elected State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) as Vice Chairman of the House Majority Caucus for the 2025-2026 legislative term.
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