Reps. Scott, Schofield, Davis Applaud Federal Hate Crimes Convictions for Killing of Ahmaud Arbery

ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) applaud the recent verdicts that found three men guilty of committing federal hate crimes in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. These state legislators issued the following statements regarding the guilty verdicts:

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Rep. Mandisha A. Thomas to Hold Press Conference on Georgia Urban Farming Youth Initiative Act

ATLANTA – State Representative Mandisha A. Thomas (D-South Fulton) will hold a press conference on House Bill 1309, the Georgia Urban Farming Youth Initiative Act, on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 9 a.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.

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Rep. Scott to Host Ceremony for Ahmaud Arbery’s Family, Encourages Citizens to Participate in Local Events on Second Anniversary

ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) encourages citizens to participate in several events around the state on the second anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery’s death. The event schedule is as follows:

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House Appropriations Chairman Terry England Will Not Seek Re-election

By State Representative Terry England (R-Auburn) 

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It is with mixed feelings yet a thankful heart that I am announcing that I will not be seeking another term in the Georgia House of Representatives. To say it has been an honor to represent Barrow County the last 18 years in the Georgia House would be a gross understatement. 

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