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Rep. Mack Jackson Appointed by Gov. Kemp to Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee

ATLANTA – State Representative Mack Jackson (D-Sandersville) recently was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to the Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee on Feb. 19, 2021. This subcommittee is responsible for approving changes in agency funding after the Georgia General Assembly has adjourned for the year. The subcommittee also advises the governor on budget changes.

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Rep. Mainor Commends Cosmopolitan AME Church for its 152nd Anniversary

ATLANTA – State Representative Mesha Mainor (D-Atlanta) commends the Cosmopolitan African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church for its 152nd Anniversary. Starting today, the Cosmopolitan A.M.E. Church will hold several virtual events via Zoom to celebrate the anniversary. To participate in these events, please click here or dial 301-715-8592; the meeting ID is 9865825328. The schedule is as follows:

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Rep. Viola Davis, Chairman Billy Mitchell Honor Late Councilman Bill Rosenfeld with House Resolution 217

ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Minority Caucus Chairman Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain) recently sponsored House Resolution 217 to recognize Friday, February 26, 2021, as City of Tucker Councilman Bill Rosenfeld Day at the State Capitol. These legislators will also honor the life and memory of late Councilman Rosenfeld during a morning order on the House floor on Friday.

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Rep. Rebecca Mitchell Introduces Legislation to End School Opt-Outs of State Education Laws

ATLANTA – State Representative Rebecca Mitchell (D-Snellville) recently introduced House Bills 518 and 519, legislation which would end the use of the Georgia Department of Education’s strategic waivers by local school systems to opt out of class size, certifications, state teacher salary schedules, health and physical education, duty-free lunch and personnel termination laws. Rep. Mitchell’s legislative package would also block local school systems from releasing control of their nonperforming schools to for-profit entities. 

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