ATLANTA – State Representative Greg Morris (R-Vidalia) was recently elected to serve on the State Transportation Board of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). As a result of this election, Chairman Morris announced his retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives.
Georgia Legislators Introduce Legislation to Increase Georgia Department of Labor Accountability, Call for Resignation of Commissioner Butler
ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Donna McLeod (D-Lawrenceville), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) recently co-sponsored legislation to increase accountability within the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) and call for the resignation of GDOL Commissioner Mark Butler. These legislators also support a recently filed writ of mandamus which seeks to instate a State Advisory Council to improve the department’s operations.
Rep. Shea Roberts Awards Tamara Carerra with Yellow Rose/Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Shea Roberts (D-Atlanta) today announced that she has selected Tamara Carerra as a recipient of the Yellow Rose/Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award. Rep. Roberts will present Carerra with the award on Friday, March 26, 2021, at 11:15 a.m. at the Community Assistance Center Thrift Store (8607 Roswell Road) in Sandy Springs.
Rep. Mesha Mainor Commends Frank Lebby Stanton Elementary School for Receiving McDonald’s Golden Grant Funding
ATLANTA – State Representative Mesha Mainor (D-Atlanta) commends Frank Lebby (F.L.) Stanton Elementary School for recently being named a recipient of a Greater Atlanta McDonald’s Golden Grant. The Golden Grant program is exclusive to the Atlanta area and launched in 2018 to provide resources for teachers and other individuals who are committed to fueling and inspiring K-12 student learning.
Rep. Mandisha Thomas to Host Georgia Environmental Justice Education & Awareness Virtual Symposium
ATLANTA – State Representative Mandisha Thomas (D-Atlanta), along with City of South Fulton Councilmember Corey A. Reeves, will host the Georgia Environmental Justice Education & Awareness Virtual Symposium on Thursday, April 22, 2021, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. To register for the virtual event, please click here.