ATLANTA – State Representatives Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently participated in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus’ (GLBC) annual conference on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the EnMarket Arena in Savannah. These legislators, along with Dr. Rickie Keys, served as special guest speakers for the conference’s “Operation Desert Georgia: Food Desert, Health Desert and Credit Desert” panel session.
Reps. Burnough, Scott, Schofield Urge Equal Pay for Black Women
ATLANTA – State Representative Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) seek to join a coalition of advocates, lawmakers and community members from across the country to raise awareness about the wage gap that impacts Black women and their families. On Thursday, July 27, these legislators will also participate in Black Women’s Equal Pay Day 2023, a national event that will highlight the pay gap for Black women.
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Rep. Demetrius Douglas Appointed to Halls of Fame Authority Overview Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) was recently appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to the Halls of Fame Authority Overview Committee. Rep. Douglas’ term on the overview committee will run concurrently with the 2023-2024 legislative term of the Georgia General Assembly.
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ACCG Honors Rep. Darlene Taylor With 2023 Legislative Service Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Darlene Taylor (R-Thomasville) was recently recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) with a 2023 Legislative Service Award. The ACCG Legislative Service Awards program honors state House and Senate members for their work during the legislative session.
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Georgia Gerontology Society Honors Rep. Lee Hawkins with 2023 David Levine Legislative Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), chairman of the House Health Committee, was recently honored by the Georgia Gerontology Society (GGS) with the 2023 David Levine Legislative Award. Rep. Hawkins accepted the award via a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, July 25.