ATLANTA – State Representative El-Mahdi Holly (D-Stockbridge) will host the Second Annual Black Men & Boys Day on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. at the Georgia State Capitol.
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ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) congratulates Gary Richardson for winning the special election to become the next state representative for House District 125. Speaker Burns issued the following statement:
Continue reading “Speaker Jon Burns Congratulates Gary Richardson on Special Election to House District 125”Rep. Mack Jackson Recognized with Trailblazer Dove Award from Georgia College and State University
ATLANTA – State Representative Mack Jackson (D-Sandersville) recently received the Trailblazer Dove Award on behalf of the African American Alumni Council (AAAC) at Georgia College and State University. This recognition is bestowed upon an alumnus for their exceptional accomplishments in fostering unity between the community and the university.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Will Wade (R-Dawsonville) recently introduced House Bill 1422 and House Bill 1423, which would provide homestead exemptions for certain senior citizens from Dawson County ad valorem taxes that are used for county and educational purposes.
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By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex)
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As a state, as a community and as a nation, we owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to our veterans and their families. They have sacrificed so much to ensure our safety and protect our freedoms. However, concerns have been raised about the transparency and fairness of services provided to these brave men and women. In response to these concerns, bipartisan sponsors in the Georgia General Assembly, including State Representatives Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, Kim Schofield, and others, introduced House Bill 1323, also known as the “Fair Business Practices Act.”
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