ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) recently traveled with the GLBC’s legislative interns to Selma, Alabama, on Sunday, March 4, 2018, to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” The GLBC’s legislative interns were accompanied by State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex), GLBC Vice Chairman, Rep. “Able” Mable Thomas (D-Atlanta) and Doree Henry, GLBC Program Director, with the support of State Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah), GLBC Chairman, and the GLBC Executive Board. Continue reading “GLBC Takes Legislative Interns to Selma, Alabama, to Commemorate Bloody Sunday”
House Passes Rep. Thomas’ Hit-and-Run Legislation
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 765, sponsored by State Representative “Able” Mable Thomas (D-Atlanta), on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, by a vote of 166-3. HB 765, also known as C.J.’s Law, would increase penalties for hit-and-run accidents that result in fatalities or serious injuries. Continue reading “House Passes Rep. Thomas’ Hit-and-Run Legislation”
EDITORIAL: Air Force, Bring the F-35 Lightning II Down to Georgia
By State Representative Dave Belton (R-Buckhead)
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Rep. Williams Announces Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Legacy Award Recipient
ATLANTA – State Representative Al Williams (D-Midway) today announced that the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) presented the Legacy Award to Cornelia Bailey during the annual GLBC Heritage Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Williams Announces Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Legacy Award Recipient”
Rep. Scott Sworn in as Recording Secretary of NOBEL Women
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) was recently sworn in as the recording secretary for the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL Women) on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Sworn in as Recording Secretary of NOBEL Women”