ATLANTA – State Representative Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park) today announced her support of charter schools by participating in the Freedom for Charter Schools rally, which will take place today, November 20, 2019, ahead of the Democratic Presidential Debate in Atlanta. Rep. Stovall will participate in the peaceful rally to support charter schools in Georgia and across the U.S. Continue reading “Rep. Stovall Announces Support of Charter Schools, Participates in Freedom for Charter Schools Rally”
Georgia Legislators Attend National Foundation for Women Legislators’ 2019 Annual Conference
ATLANTA – State Representatives Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), and Sandra Scott (D-Rex), along with City of Stockbridge Councilwoman Neat Robinson, recently attended the National Foundation for Women Legislators’ (NFWL) 2019 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The conference brought together over 100 elected women from across the country to share policy ideas, network and engage in civil discourse. Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Attend National Foundation for Women Legislators’ 2019 Annual Conference”
Rep. Kendrick Participates in TechNet’s 2019 State Policy Conference in Austin
ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) recently participated in TechNet’s 2019 State Policy Conference and served as a panel judge during a pitch competition panel. Rep. Kendrick was the only Georgia legislator invited and one of only 20 legislators from 13 states who participated in this annual conference, which took place November 13-15 in Austin, Texas. Continue reading “Rep. Kendrick Participates in TechNet’s 2019 State Policy Conference in Austin”
Rep. Gilliard Appointed to Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Commission
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City) was recently appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to serve on the Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Commission. Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard Appointed to Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Commission”
Rep. Ballinger Receives Judge Martha K. Glaze Service Award from Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton), chairman of the House Juvenile Justice Committee, recently received the Judge Martha K. Glaze Service Award from the Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia (CJCJ). Juvenile Court Judge Jan Wheeler presented the award to Rep. Ballinger during the council’s fall business meeting on Monday, October 21, 2019, in Athens, Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Ballinger Receives Judge Martha K. Glaze Service Award from Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia”