ATLANTA – State Representative Debra Bazemore (D-Riverdale), Chair of the City of South Fulton Delegation, today announced recent updates on a legal case regarding the fire at an unpermitted landfill that has poured smoke into a City of South Fulton neighborhood for more than six months. Continue reading “Rep. Bazemore Updates Citizens on the Landfill Fire in the City of South Fulton”
Rep. Shannon Issues Statement on Final Passage of House Bill 481
ATLANTA – State Representative Renitta Shannon (D-Decatur) today issued the following statement in response to the Georgia House of Representatives’ giving final passage to House Bill 481 on Friday, March 29: Continue reading “Rep. Shannon Issues Statement on Final Passage of House Bill 481”
House Adopts Rep. Gilliard’s Resolution to Oppose Offshore Drilling and Seismic Testing
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 48 on Tuesday, April 2, to oppose offshore drilling and seismic testing along Georgia’s coast. Continue reading “House Adopts Rep. Gilliard’s Resolution to Oppose Offshore Drilling and Seismic Testing”
Rep. Gilliard’s “Blind Bill” Receives Final Passage
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to House Bill 79, or the “Blind Bill,” on Tuesday, April 2. This measure would prevent government agencies and local authorities from discriminating against parents and legal guardians who are blind. Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard’s “Blind Bill” Receives Final Passage”
Rep. Pedro Marin Will Not Run for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District
ATLANTA – State Representative Pedro Marin (D-Duluth) announced today that he will continue to serve as the State Representative for House District 96 and will not run for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District. He issued the following statement: Continue reading “Rep. Pedro Marin Will Not Run for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District”