ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) today applaud the Georgia Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of Sapelo Island’s Gullah Geechee community, allowing a referendum that lets Sapelo Island residents vote on a zoning ordinance in the historic Hogg Hummock community.
Continue reading “Reps. Davis, Scott and Schofield Applaud Georgia Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Sapelo Island’s Gullah Geechee Community”House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures to Hold Fifth Meeting in Covington Tomorrow
ATLANTA – The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures, chaired by State Representative Tim Fleming (R-Covington), will hold its fifth meeting TOMORROW, Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Covington, Georgia.
The Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures will study and evaluate Georgia’s current laws, policies and procedures utilized in administering Georgia elections, as well as the statewide and local elected officials and boards that oversee the administration of Georgia’s elections. The committee will compile a report of specific findings or legislative recommendations that will ensure Georgia has a secure and effective electoral system ahead of next November’s elections.
For more information about the study committee meeting and to access the live stream, please click here.
WHO: Members of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures
WHAT: Study Committee Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Newton Conference Center – Banquet Room, 8100 Bob Williams Parkway, Covington, GA 30014
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Rep. Tangie Herring Attends Council of State Governments South Policy Masterclass, Brings Back Strategies for Managing Georgia’s Growth
ATLANTA – State Representative Tangie Herring (D-Macon) recently attended the Council of State Governments South Policy Masterclass. The session brought together state leaders from across the region to discuss strategies for addressing population growth in the American South, with Utah’s plan presented as a potential model.
Continue reading “Rep. Tangie Herring Attends Council of State Governments South Policy Masterclass, Brings Back Strategies for Managing Georgia’s Growth”Rep. Carl Gilliard Issues Statement in Support of the Georgia Supreme Court’s Decision on Sapelo Island
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) today issues the following statement in support of the Georgia Supreme Court’s decision on zoning on Sapelo Island:
Continue reading “Rep. Carl Gilliard Issues Statement in Support of the Georgia Supreme Court’s Decision on Sapelo Island”Rep. Marvin Lim and Learn to Grow Launch “Cero O” Campaign to Address Opioid Overdoses
ATLANTA – State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross), in partnership with Learn to Grow, a nonprofit organization, recently launched a “Cero O” campaign to address opioid overdoses. The campaign—which features Opioid 911, a resource for Spanish-speaking individuals—is designed to encourage young people and their families to have open conversations about opioid overdoses, raising awareness while addressing both cultural and linguistic needs.
Continue reading “Rep. Marvin Lim and Learn to Grow Launch “Cero O” Campaign to Address Opioid Overdoses”