ATLANTA – State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) today commented on House Bill 709, legislation she recently pre-filed for the upcoming 2016 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Waites Comments on Pre-filed Legislation Requiring Firearm Safety Training”
Rep. Smith Honors Water Conservation Essay Award Winners at State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently honored the winners of the 2015 Metro Water District Essay Contest at the State Capitol on Wednesday, December 16, 2016. Continue reading “Rep. Smith Honors Water Conservation Essay Award Winners at State Capitol”
Rep. Sandra Scott to Honor Women Veterans with License Plate Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently pre-filed legislation to honor female military personnel. Continue reading “Rep. Sandra Scott to Honor Women Veterans with License Plate Legislation”
Rep. Sheri Gilligan Offers Georgia Military Scholarship Recommendation Letters
ATLANTA — State Representative Sheri Gilligan (R-Cumming) will offer letters of recommendation to qualified Georgia high school seniors seeking the Georgia Military Scholarship at the University of North Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Sheri Gilligan Offers Georgia Military Scholarship Recommendation Letters”
My Vow to Protect Mothers and Children
By State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta)
It is estimated that there are 25,000 cases of rape-related pregnancies in the United States every year. Under current Federal law, when a woman becomes pregnant as a result of rape, the rapist has the same parental rights as the child’s mother. Continue reading “My Vow to Protect Mothers and Children”