Reps. Marvin Lim and Karen Lupton to Host ‘Grant Cuts Hurt!’ Press Conference Series at the Georgia State Capitol

ATLANTA – State Representatives Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) and Karen Lupton (D-Chamblee) will host a ‘Grant Cuts Hurt!’ press conference series beginning TODAY, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 1 – 2 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. Additional press conferences will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at the South Wing Steps.

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Rep. Marvin Lim on DOJ Grant Terminations

By State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) 

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In the last couple of weeks, my nonprofit’s competitively-won Department of Justice (DOJ) grant was terminated. It was designed not only to assist Latinos and all others who live in Gwinnett or DeKalb counties who are possible victims of hate crimes, but also to create school and neighborhood-level conflict resolution interventions. These interventions prevent low-level resentment and disputes (e.g., noise, property) from erupting into violence and crime, ultimately increasing trust among neighbors to lead to safer outcomes. It was among roughly 365 Department of Justice grants – including several in Georgia – just terminated grants to help prevent crime and/or help crime victims.

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House Study Committee on Safety & Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry to Hold Next Meeting at State Capitol

ATLANTA – The House Study Committee on Safety & Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry, chaired by State Representative Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia), will hold its next meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10 a.m. in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

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