ATLANTA – State Representative CaMia Hopson (D-Albany) was recently appointed to serve as the Southeastern Regional Legislative Chair of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., which is an organization that advocates for legislation and policies on behalf of children in the U.S.
Rep. Sandra Scott Encourages Residents to Participate in Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shot, Vaccination Event
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) encourages residents in Clayton County to participate in a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot and initial vaccination event on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Oak Wood Trails Subdivision in Rex.
Rep. Kim Schofield to Host Series of Virtual Events on Menstrual Equity, Period Poverty
ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) will host a series of virtual events for the “Got You Covered: Period Focus Week” from October 19 – 22, 2021, via Facebook, Instagram and Zoom. To participate in these virtual events, please contact Rep. Schofield at kim.schofield@house.ga.gov. The virtual event schedule is as follows:
Rep. Viola Davis Honors Life of Late Jonathan Grant
ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) today announced her plans to honor the life and memory of the late Jonathan Grant, an award-winning author and local political activist, through a House privileged resolution.
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Rep. Carl Gilliard Issues Statement on Justice for Ahmaud Arbery, Urges Calm in Murder Trial
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gillard (D-Garden City) today issued the following statement regarding the murder trial for the killing of Ahmaud Arbery:
“As the original author of House Bill 1203, a bill to repeal Georgia’s outdated and antiquated citizen’s arrest law, I am reminded of the significance of the justice system’s power and letting this process be completed. Today, we are standing on the pinnacle of a moment of justice for a young man, Ahmaud Arbery, whose life was taken away. I applaud the citizens of Brunswick and their relentless path to demonstrate for the rights of justice and the calmness and dignity that these citizens have demonstrated. While the eyes of the world are on this trial and the state of Georgia, let us move from this moment to a movement where the power of the pen has played a significant role in saying, ‘never again will a life be taken just for the premise of a citizen’s arrest.’ In the end, I pray that Georgia shows that it is a state too busy to hate and that justice will prevail in this trial.”
Representative Carl Gilliard represents the citizens of District 162, which includes portions of Chatham County. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development and the Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment, Insurance, Interstate Cooperation, State Properties, Creative Arts & Entertainment and Transportation committees.
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