ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) will visit the White House to meet with President Donald Trump and participate in the president’s roundtable discussion on law enforcement and community relations today, Monday, July 13, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Vernon Jones to Participate in President Trump’s Roundtable Discussion on Law Enforcement and Community Relations”
Rep. Scott Commends Georgia House Democratic Caucus Freshmen Legislators on 2019-2020 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) commends the Georgia House Democratic Caucus’ (GHDC) freshmen legislators for completing their second legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly’s 2019-2020 legislative term. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Commends Georgia House Democratic Caucus Freshmen Legislators on 2019-2020 Legislative Term”
Rep. Vernon Jones Issues Statement on Atlanta City Council Police Reform Efforts, Use of Force Ordinance
ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) today issued the following statement regarding the Atlanta City Council’s recent adoption of a local ordinance which would amend the Atlanta Police Department’s procedures to incorporate various alternatives to use of force: Continue reading “Rep. Vernon Jones Issues Statement on Atlanta City Council Police Reform Efforts, Use of Force Ordinance”
Rep. Dickerson Announces Groundbreaking of High Mast Lighting Project in Rockdale County
ATLANTA – State Representative Pam Dickerson (D-Conyers) today announced that the high mast lighting project in Conyers, Georgia held its groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. New lighting will be installed at the Interstate 20 and Sigman Road/Salem Road gateway intersections over the next year. Continue reading “Rep. Dickerson Announces Groundbreaking of High Mast Lighting Project in Rockdale County”
Rep. Viola Davis Announces Inaugural Community Activist Day at the Capitol Awardees
ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) today announced that State Representative “Able” Mable Thomas, the late Kenneth Saunders III and Josie Dean are the inaugural awardees for the 2020 Community Activist Day at the Capitol. Rep. Davis recently introduced House Resolution 1609 during the 2020 legislative session to establish April 3, 2020, as Community Activist Day at the Capitol to recognize individuals with spirit, vision, values, leadership and transformational activism who create a better tomorrow for future generations. Continue reading “Rep. Viola Davis Announces Inaugural Community Activist Day at the Capitol Awardees”