ATLANTA – State Representative El-Mahdi Holly (D-Stockbridge) recently introduced House Resolution 541 to recognize May 15, 2021, as Henry County Bicentennial Celebration Day. HR 541 was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives during the 2021 legislative session on March 31, and the bicentennial celebration will launch with Day of Service opportunities on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
Rep. Mack Jackson to Host Town Hall Meeting Today on Fiscal Year 2022 Budget, Rural Broadband
ATLANTA – State Representative Mack Jackson (D-Sandersville) will host a town hall meeting TODAY, Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 1 p.m. in the auditorium of the Oconee Fall Line Technical College in Sandersville.
Statement in Support of Israel
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) and the leadership of the House Majority Caucus issue the following statement in support of Israel:
Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation to Support Victims of Dating Violence Sponsored by Rep. Gaines
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) today announced that House Bill 231 was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Monday, May 10, 2021. Sponsored by Rep. Gaines, HB 231 creates a new type of temporary protective order for victims who experience abuse by a dating partner.
House Science & Technology Committee to Hold Hearing on Internet Platforms, Constitutionally Protected Speech
ATLANTA – The House Science & Technology Committee, chaired by State Representative Ed Setzler (R-Acworth), will hold a hearing on internet platforms and constitutionally protected speech on Thursday, May 20, 2021, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in room 403 of the State Capitol. To watch a live stream of this meeting, please click here.