ATLANTA – State Representatives Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) recently convened an emergency meeting of the DeKalb House Delegation to address the recent indictment of DeKalb County School Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton. Rep. Drenner, chair of the delegation, also recently established a special subcommittee charged with gathering facts, reviewing current state law and exploring potential legislation to prevent similar situations in the future.
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ATLANTA – The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Georgia’s Medical Marijuana and Hemp Policies, chaired by State Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta), will hold its fourth meeting on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in room 406 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Phil Olaleye (D-Atlanta) recently was presented with a 2025 Torchbearer for Education Award by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE). Rep. Olaleye was recognized for sponsoring House Bill 310, the Student Teacher Promotion Act, during the 2025 legislative session.
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By State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)
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Electricity is not a luxury; it’s a lifeline. But could Georgia Power’s plan, referred to as “budget billing” be quietly charging families, seniors and the disabled more than they actually owe?
Continue reading “Could Georgia Power’s Budget Billing Be Overcharging Georgians? It’s Time for Answers”Rep. Sandra Scott Celebrates Clayton Students’ Participation in the “Pledge of the Day”
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) celebrates Clayton students’ participation in Atlanta News First’s “Pledge of the Day” program. The program, which airs daily on WANF Atlanta News First at 5 a.m., 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., features young students from schools across Metro Atlanta leading and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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