ATLANTA – State Representative Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain), chairman of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus, will host a ceremony in honor of Jody Watley TOMORROW, Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
Minority Whip David Wilkerson Expresses Concern for Cobb County School System Discipline Policies
ATLANTA – House Minority Whip David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) today expressed concern regarding a Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) report that identified discriminatory discipline policies and practices within the Cobb County School District.
Reps. Scott, Schofield, Burnough, Davis Issues Statement on Texas Elementary School Shooting
ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) today issued the following statements on the school shooting that took place yesterday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas:
Minority Whip David Wilkerson Expresses Support for Atlanta FIFA World Cup Bid
ATLANTA – House Minority Whip David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) today expressed his support for Atlanta’s bid to become a host city for the FIFA World Cup 2026. During the 2022 legislative session, Whip Wilkerson co-sponsored House Bill 1034 to add the FIFA World Cup to the list of major sporting events where Georgia exempts ticket purchases from sales tax.
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Rep. Marie Metze Will Retire From Georgia House
ATLANTA – State Representative Marie Metze (D-Atlanta) today announced that she will retire from the Georgia House of Representatives. She will continue to serve the remainder of her current term in office, which will expire when the Georgia General Assembly convenes for the 2023 legislative session. Rep. Metze also issued the following statement:
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