ATLANTA – State Representative Bill Werkheiser (R-Glennville), chairman of the House Industry & Labor Committee, today announced he will introduce legislation to name a state park after the late State Senator Jack Hill of Reidsville. Continue reading “Rep. Bill Werkheiser to Introduce Legislation to Dedicate State Park in Reidsville to Late Sen. Jack Hill”
Georgia House Democratic Caucus Issues Statement on Death of Ahmaud Arbery
ATLANTA – The leadership of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus today issued the following statement regarding the fatal shooting of Mr. Ahmaud Arbery near Brunswick, Georgia:
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Rep. Scott to Deliver Personal Protective Equipment to Lake City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex), along with State Senator Gail Davenport (D-Jonesboro) and Mr. Sean Campbell, will deliver 200 N95 masks, gloves and gowns to the Lake City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which is located within their districts. Continue reading “Rep. Scott to Deliver Personal Protective Equipment to Lake City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center”
Rep. Efstration to Push for Final Passage of Hate Crimes Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Chuck Efstration (R-Dacula), chairman of the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, today announced that he will advocate for the passage of House Bill 426, also known as the “Georgia Hate Crimes Act,” when the 2020 legislative session resumes this year. Continue reading “Rep. Efstration to Push for Final Passage of Hate Crimes Legislation”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on Death of Ahmaud Arbery Near Brunswick, Georgia
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), chaired by State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), today issued the following statement in response to the death of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed 25-year-old man, who was fatally shot 2 1/2 months ago while jogging by two individuals: