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:
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on CDC Study Citing Racial Disparity in COVID-19 Cases
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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent study of Georgians hospitalized with COVID-19: Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on CDC Study Citing Racial Disparity in COVID-19 Cases”
Rep. Schofield Announces Angel Eyes Fitness & Nutrition to Extend 100 StrongerTogether Initiative
ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) today announced that Angel Eyes Fitness & Nutrition will extend its 100 StrongerTogether initiative through the months of May and June. The 100 StrongerTogether initiative offers free virtual classes for the blind and visually impaired on Saturdays, from 12 – 1 p.m. Continue reading “Rep. Schofield Announces Angel Eyes Fitness & Nutrition to Extend 100 StrongerTogether Initiative”