ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) applauds the recent committee passage of House Bill 1035, the Georgia Homeownership Protection Act, by the House Ways and Means Committee. Sponsored by Rep. Scott, the legislation would protect owner-occupied homes from foreclosure based solely on unpaid non-tax service charges.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Ann Santos (D–McDonough) applauds the recent swearing-in of LaShonda C. Harris by Governor Brian Kemp as solicitor general of Henry County, making her the first African American to serve in this role.
Continue reading “Rep. Mary Ann Santos Applauds Swearing-In of Henry County’s First African American Solicitor General”Rep. Eric Bell to Host Lemon Pepper Day at the State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro), in partnership with American Deli, invites citizens and enterprises from across Georgia to the State Capitol for a day of advocacy, community and flavor in recognition of Lemon Pepper Day at the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 9:30 – 10 a.m. in room 510 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta, Georgia.
Continue reading “Rep. Eric Bell to Host Lemon Pepper Day at the State Capitol”Reps. Kim Schofield and Viola Davis Applaud Passage of House Bill 1278 to Improve Dental Sedation Permit Efficiency and Expand Access in Rural Communities
ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) issue the following joint statement in response to the House passage of House Bill 1278, sponsored by State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), which would improve efficiencies in the issuance of permits for dentists to administer conscious sedation and general anesthesia in the state of Georgia:
Continue reading “Reps. Kim Schofield and Viola Davis Applaud Passage of House Bill 1278 to Improve Dental Sedation Permit Efficiency and Expand Access in Rural Communities”Reps. Lisa Campbell, Mary Ann Santos to Participate in Coalition Brunch to Unite Community Leaders During Heritage Weekend
ATLANTA – State Representatives Lisa Campbell (D-Kennesaw) and Mary Ann Santos (D-McDonough) invite community leaders, advocates and residents to gather in celebration, strategy and solidarity at the Coalition Brunch for Heritage Weekend on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 1-4 p.m. at the Race Amity Center on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia.
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