ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville) today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 487 into law on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Sponsored by Rep. Bonner, HB 487 provides a greater opportunity for more of Georgia’s state employees to volunteer after declared natural disasters occur. Continue reading “Governor Signs Civil Air Patrol Bill Sponsored by Representative Josh Bonner”
Rep. Beasley-Teague Comments on City of South Fulton Legislation, Recent Town Hall Meeting
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Beasley-Teague (D-Red Oak) today issued the following statement regarding her commenting on legislation during the City of South Fulton House Delegation’s recent virtual town hall meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2020:
Rep. Allen Announces Legislation to Report Ethylene Oxide Spills in Georgia Signed Into Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Erick Allen (D-Smyrna) today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 426 into law on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. SB 426 requires operations that utilize ethylene oxide to report spills or releases of such gas in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Allen Announces Legislation to Report Ethylene Oxide Spills in Georgia Signed Into Law”
Rep. Erica Thomas to Participate in The People’s Uprising’s “Good Trouble Ride”
ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) will participate in the “Good Trouble Ride,” organized by The People’s Uprising Task Force, to Louisville, Kentucky and Chattanooga, Tennessee beginning on Friday, August 7, 2020. The ride honors the life of late Congressman John Lewis, who said, “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble,” and the ride also seeks to demand justice for Breonna Taylor and Reginald Arrington. Continue reading “Rep. Erica Thomas to Participate in The People’s Uprising’s “Good Trouble Ride””
Rep. Schofield Issues Farewell Statement to U.S. Congressman John Lewis
ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) today issued the following farewell statement to recognize and thank the late U.S. Congressman John Lewis for his life of sacrifice, servanthood, public service and leadership on behalf of citizens in House District 60: Continue reading “Rep. Schofield Issues Farewell Statement to U.S. Congressman John Lewis”