ATLANTA – State Representative Butch Parrish (R – Swainsboro), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, was recently reappointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R – Newington) to continue to serve as vice chairman of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) Overview Committee.
Continue reading “Rep. Butch Parrish Reappointed Vice Chairman of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority Overview Committee”Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick, Sen. Randal Mangham and Sen. Tonya Anderson to Hold 2025 Post-Session Joint Town Hall Meeting
ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D – Lithonia) and State Senators Randal Mangham (D – Stone Mountain) and Tonya Anderson (D – Lithonia) will hold a joint town hall meeting to recap the 2025 legislative session on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Centerville Community Center in Snellville, Georgia.
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ATLANTA – Members of the House and Senate Gwinnett County Legislative Delegation will hold a joint delegation meeting TODAY, Monday, March 17, 2025, at 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Continue reading “Joint House and Senate Gwinnett County Legislative Delegation to Hold Meeting Today Via Zoom”GUEST EDITORIAL: Protecting Girls Sports Through the Riley Gaines Act
By State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville)
(540 words)
In 2022, female athlete Riley Gaines competed in the 200-meter freestyle final at the NCAA Women’s Championships here in Georgia. But when Riley faced the unfairness of competing against a biological male, Lia Thomas (formerly Will Thomas), she witnessed firsthand the consequences of policies that fail to protect women’s sports and spaces. This wasn’t just an unfair competition, it was an attack on equal opportunity, safety and dignity for female athletes. Unfortunately, many female athletes’ hard-earned positions, years of dedication and rightful victories have been stolen, just like Riley’s. This experience led Riley to become a champion for protecting girls’ sports and preserving the integrity of female athletics on a national level.
Continue reading “GUEST EDITORIAL: Protecting Girls Sports Through the Riley Gaines Act”Rep. Eric Bell to Host Georgia Cannabis and Hemp Advocacy Day at State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) will host the Georgia Cannabis and Hemp Advocacy Day TOMORROW, Thursday, March 20, 2025, at noon on the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
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