ATLANTA – State Representative J. Craig Gordon (D-Savannah), along with 16 other members of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, will serve as escorts during the funeral for U.S. Congressman John Lewis tomorrow, Thursday, July 30 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Additionally, Rep. Gordon today announced that he, along with State Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah), will pre-file legislation to rename the Talmadge Bridge in Savannah after the late Congressman Lewis. Continue reading “Rep. J. Craig Gordon to Serve as Escort for U.S. Congressman John Lewis’ Funeral, Pre-Files Legislation to Rename Talmadge Bridge”
Rep. Smyre Gives Remarks as U.S. Congressman John Lewis Lies in State at State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Dean of the Georgia House of Representatives, today delivered the following remarks during the lie in state ceremony for U.S. Congressman John Lewis at the Georgia State Capitol:
Rep. Scott Issues Statement on U.S. Congressman John Lewis’ Public Service
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today issued the following statement to thank the late U.S. Congressman John Lewis for his public service and example to others on behalf of the citizens of House District 76: Continue reading “Rep. Scott Issues Statement on U.S. Congressman John Lewis’ Public Service”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Announces Hiring of New Executive Director
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), today announced that the GLBC has hired Ms. Deanna Hamilton as its new executive director. In this position, Ms. Hamilton will oversee the GLBC’s administrative, fundraising and programmatic responsibilities for the largest Black caucus in the United States. Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Announces Hiring of New Executive Director”
Rep. Bonnie Rich Announces Legislation to Address Youth Vaping Signed Into Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Bonnie Rich (R-Suwanee) today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 375 into law on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Introduced by State Senator Jeff Mullis (R- Chickamauga) and championed by Rep. Rich in the House, SB 375 seeks to address vaping and e-cigarette use among youth in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Bonnie Rich Announces Legislation to Address Youth Vaping Signed Into Law”