ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) recently joined Fox News on the Fox & Friends First show to discuss House Bill 286, legislation which would stop local governments from defunding their police departments without demonstrated budgetary need.
Rep. Erica Thomas, Georgia Entertainment Caucus to Announce Nominees for Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Today
ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell), along with members of the Georgia Entertainment Caucus, will announce the nominees for the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame TODAY, Thursday, February 18, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gathering Spot in Atlanta. This event is not open to the public; for press access, please email erica.thomas@house.ga.gov.
Georgia House Democratic Caucus Responds to Citizen’s Arrest Reform Legislation
ATLANTA – The Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC), led by House Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon), today responded to Governor Brian Kemp’s bipartisan plan to address Georgia’s citizen’s arrest statute, which is an issue that Georgia House Democrats have worked to repeal before a video of Ahmaud Arbery’s death was released in 2020. The caucus is encouraged by the support of repealing and reforming the citizen’s arrest law since the release of this video, and the caucus believes the law is tied to slave-owning and emboldened three men to kill Mr. Arbery.
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Rep. Sandra Scott Introduces Legislation to Establish Telehealth Services for Students
TLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently introduced House Bill 9, legislation which would authorize the state to develop guidelines specifically for mental and behavioral telehealth services for students in Georgia schools.
Rep. Mandisha Thomas Welcomes Pastor Lawrence A. Reeves, Jr. as Chaplain of the Day for Georgia House of Representatives
ATLANTA – State Representative Mandisha Thomas (D-Atlanta) welcomed Pastor Lawrence A. Reeves, Jr., founder and senior pastor of Trinity Fellowship Church in Atlanta, as he served as the “Chaplain of the Day” for the Georgia House of Representatives on Thursday, February 11, 2021.