Rep. Marvin Lim Applauds Final Passage of Traffic Safety Legislation by the Georgia General Assembly

ATLANTA – State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) applauds the recent final passage of House Bill 1161, which would make several updates to enhance roadway safety, clarify enforcement standards and implement measures affecting drivers, law enforcement and pedestrians.

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EDITORIAL: Reps. Davis, Scott and Schofield: We Oppose House Bill 297

By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex)

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We are raising serious concerns about House Bill 297, legislation that centralizes power, weakens local control and places underserved and under-resourced communities at risk. We are also warning the public that the “devil is in the details,” particularly regarding the transfer of assets, contracts, federal funds and financial obligations.

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Rep. Teddy Reese to Hold Press Conference and Present House Resolution to Columbus Police Department

ATLANTA – State Representative Teddy Reese (D-Columbus), along with members of the Columbus Legislative Delegation, will hold a press conference and present a resolution congratulating Chief Stone Mathis and the Columbus Police Department for being named the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates’ Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Columbus Police Department in Columbus, Georgia.

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