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”
Rep. J. Craig Gordon to Serve as Escort for U.S. Congressman John Lewis’ Funeral, Pre-Files Legislation to Rename Talmadge Bridge
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: