ATLANTA – State Representative Beth Moore (D-Peachtree Corners) recently introduced House Bill 1096, legislation that would allow county governments to oversee the use of ballot drop boxes in certain elections. If passed and signed into law, HB 1096 would override the ballot drop box requirements implemented by Senate Bill 202.
Continue reading “Rep. Beth Moore Introduces Legislation to Return Control of Ballot Drop Boxes to County Governments”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:
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.
Continue reading “Rep. Mandisha A. Thomas to Hold Press Conference on Georgia Urban Farming Youth Initiative Act”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:
Continue reading “Rep. Scott to Host Ceremony for Ahmaud Arbery’s Family, Encourages Citizens to Participate in Local Events on Second Anniversary”Rep. Gilliard to Host “Empowerment Series” Event to Combat Poverty in Chatham County
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City) will host two “Empowerment Series” events to help Chatham County residents break the cycle of poverty. The event schedule is as follows:
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