ATLANTA – State Representative Mesha Mainor (R-Atlanta) yesterday received the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) 50 Under 50 Award at the council’s 50th anniversary celebration in Washington D.C. ALEC seeks to honor leaders in the states that have shaped the course of American governance and inspired ideas that empower the nation’s progress.
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ATLANTA – The House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Subcommittee on Artificial Intelligence, chaired by State Representative Brad Thomas (R – Woodstock), will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 9 a.m. in room 506 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Mesha Mainor (R-Atlanta) served as the guest speaker at Power2Parent’s second annual gala on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Suncoast Hotel in Las Vegas. This annual event seeks to celebrate milestones for educational freedom.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D–Lithonia) will host a virtual town hall on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 6 – 8 p.m. via Zoom; to register for Zoom access, please click here.
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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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In our society, where homeownership is often considered a symbol of financial security and stability, property taxes can be a heavy burden, especially for elderly citizens living on fixed incomes. Many older individuals and couples find themselves struggling to pay property taxes, which can sometimes be relatively modest amounts, typically less than $5,000 per year. We will explore the challenges faced by elderly citizens in meeting their property tax obligations, and we hope to raise important questions about the ethics and implications of forcing these individuals out of their homes due to unpaid taxes.
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