ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Ann Santos (D–McDonough) recently celebrated the graduation of three veterans—two U.S. Army veterans and one U.S. Marine—during the ninth commencement ceremony of the Henry County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC).
Continue reading “Rep. Mary Ann Santos Celebrates Henry County Veterans Treatment Court Graduates”Reps. Marvin Lim, Karen Lupton and David Wilkerson Request Comprehensive Audit of Georgia’s Federal Benefits Eligibility Systems in Response to H.R. 1
ATLANTA – State Representatives Marvin Lim (D-Norcross), Karen Lupton (D-Chamblee) and David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) recently submitted a letter to the Georgia State Auditor to request that the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA) audit the Federal Eligibility Benefit Services by the Department of Human Services (DHS). This request is pursuant to DOAA’s duties under O.C.G.A. § 50-6-24 and comes in response to their concerns within DHS systems and new administrative requirements imposed by federal H.R. 1.
Continue reading “Reps. Marvin Lim, Karen Lupton and David Wilkerson Request Comprehensive Audit of Georgia’s Federal Benefits Eligibility Systems in Response to H.R. 1”House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government to Hold Meeting in Atlanta
ATLANTA – The House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, chaired by State Representative Bill Yearta (R-Sylvester), will hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in room 406 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Saira Draper (D-Atlanta) today was appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as a member on the House Regulated Industries Committee for the remainder of the 2025-2026 term. Rep. Draper was appointed to the Regulated Industries Committee due to a vacancy on the committee left by former Representative Shelly Hutchinson, who resigned earlier this year.
Continue reading “Rep. Saira Draper Appointed to the House Regulated Industries Committee”Rep. Bryce Berry Issues Statement on Atlanta Board of Education’s Vote on Consolidation Plan
ATLANTA – State Representative Bryce Berry (D- Atlanta) today issues the following statement in response to the Atlanta Board of Education’s Wednesday vote on a consolidation plan for Atlanta Public Schools, which will result in school closures and mergers:
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