ATLANTA – State Representative Derek Mallow (D-Savannah) today announced that the Georgia Senate provided final passage to three House resolutions, legislation which would authorize the state to compensate three former U.S. Army soldiers who were wrongfully convicted of murder in 1992. If these resolutions are signed into law by the governor, Mark Jones, Kenneth Gardiner and Dominic Lucci would each receive $1 million.
Rep. Erica Thomas Encourages Families to Participate in Drive-Thru Pantry Event
ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) encourages families to participate in an upcoming drive-thru pantry event on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the South Cobb Regional Library in Mableton.
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Guest Editorial: World Health Needs Taiwan
By State Representatives Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) and Matt Dollar (R-Marietta)
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Rep. Houston Gaines’s Legislation to Support Victims of Dating Violence Receives Final Passage, Heads to the Governor’s Desk
ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to House Bill 231 by a vote of 169-0 on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Sponsored by Rep. Gaines, HB 231 would create a new type of temporary protective order for victims who experience abuse by a dating partner.
Rep. Mandisha Thomas Announces State Funding for Fulton County Young Farmer Program Position
ATLANTA – State Representative Mandisha Thomas (D-Atlanta) today announced that House Bill 81, the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, includes an increase of $85,000 for a Young Farmer Program position in Fulton County.