DeKalb Co. Legislators Announce Legislation to Remove Stone Mountain Park’s Designation as Confederate Memorial

ATLANTA – State Representatives Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain), Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) and Omari Crawford (D-Decatur) have introduced House Bill 794, a bill which would remove the official designation of Stone Mountain Park in its entirety as a Confederate Memorial and removes the word “Memorial” from the park’s official title. HB 794 is co-sponsored by every member of the DeKalb delegation.

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Rep. Mandisha A. Thomas to Host Environmental Justice Day Tomorrow

ATLANTA – State Representative Mandisha A. Thomas (D-South Fulton) will host Environmental Justice Day TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. starting at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol. This event will feature guest speakers, an award ceremony, as well as an opportunity to interact with state legislators and watch the legislative session.

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Reps. Viola Davis, Sandra Scott, Kim Schofield Issue Statements on Opposition to Senate Bill 140

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) today issued the following statements regarding their opposition to Senate Bill 140, legislation which would prohibit medical professionals from providing sex reassignment surgeries and hormone replacement therapies to minors with gender dysphoria.

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House Special Rules Committee to Hold Meeting Today on Resolution for New Study Committee on Social Media Platforms and Accountability

ATLANTA – The House Special Rules Committee, chaired by State Representative Steven Sainz (R-St. Marys), will hold a meeting on House Resolution 119 TODAY, March 15, 2023, at 4 p.m. in Room 406 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

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