Georgia House of Representatives – Page 233 – House Media Services Office

September 26, 2024September 30, 2024

House Study Committee on Safety & Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry to Hold Next Meeting in Peachtree Corners

*Editor’s note: this meeting has been CANCELED and will be rescheduled at a later date and time.

ATLANTA – The House Study Committee on Safety & Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry, chaired by State Representative Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia), will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Peachtree Corners City Hall.

September 26, 2024

Demand for Immediate Action Regarding Fair and Just Trials for Detainees at Fulton County Jails

By State Representative Mesha Mainor (R-Atlanta)

(939 words)

Criminal justice, including the never-ending YSL trial, is concerning a significant portion of Fulton County residents as they brace themselves for the final bill of the taxpayer-funded longest trial in Georgia history under the direction of District Attorney Fani Willis.

September 25, 2024September 30, 2024

House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters to Hold Third Meeting in Nahunta

*Editor’s note: this meeting has been CANCELED and will be rescheduled at a later date and time.

ATLANTA – The House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters, chaired by State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), will hold its third meeting of the year on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 9 a.m. at Strickland’s Lodge in Nahunta, Georgia.

September 24, 2024

Reps. Kim Schofield, Viola Davis, Sandra Scott, Sen. Nan Orrock, Members of Democratic Caucus and Labor Representatives to Hold Press Conference on Workers’ Rights at Amazon ATL6 Warehouse Tomorrow

ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Senator Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta), members of the State House and Senate Democratic caucuses and labor representatives will hold a press conference to address allegations of workers’ rights violations at the Amazon ATL6 warehouse TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 1 p.m. outside of the Amazon ATL6 warehouse in East Point, Georgia.

September 23, 2024

Rep. Farooq Mughal Promoted to Honorary Major within the Civil Air Patrol Legislative Squadron

ATLANTA – State Representative Farooq Mughal (D-Dacula) was recently promoted to Honorary Major within the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Legislative Squadron, a congressionally chartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and supports states and local communities.