ATLANTA – State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah) recently introduced legislation to provide a criminal penalty for sheriffs who refuse to follow Georgia state law on sanctuary policies. House Bill 1105, the “Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024,” would make it a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature for sheriffs to disregard Georgia laws against “sanctuary” policies.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, will serve as a keynote speaker at multiple events happening around the state in the coming weeks. Details on each event are listed below.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Martin Momtahan (R-Dallas), along with members of the Paulding County House and Senate Delegation, recently announced plans to release a referendum aimed at providing tax relief and promoting economic growth in Paulding County. This initiative introduces a floating homestead exemption, which would set a new standard for homeowner tax stability and encourage the development of quality homes.
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ATLANTA – DeKalb County House Delegation Chair Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) and Vice Chair Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), along with members of the DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation, will hold a meeting with the DeKalb Municipal Association (DMA) on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 12 p.m. in room 514 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta. Additionally, these legislators will meet with the Honorable Steve Henson and the DeKalb County Charter Review Commission on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 12 p.m. in room 514 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Ruwa Romman (D-Duluth) will host a series of office hours in House District 97 on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 9 – 11 a.m. at 45 South Café in Norcross. The second event will be on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Break Coffee Roasters in Duluth. Additionally, Rep. Romman will host office hours on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at Peachy Corners Café in Peachtree Corners.
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