ATLANTA – The Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC) recently formed a subcommittee to monitor issues regarding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Georgia. Through virtual legislative updates on the GHDC’s Facebook page, members of the caucus will continue to provide updates regarding COVID-19 information on weekdays at 5 p.m. Continue reading “Georgia House Democratic Caucus Forms Subcommittee on COVID-19, Makes Constituents Aware of Increase in Pneumonia-Related Deaths in Georgia”
Georgia Legislators Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Citizen’s Arrest Law, to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow
ATLANTA – State Representatives Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City), Roger Bruce (D-Atlanta), Don Hogan (R-St. Simon’s Island), William Boddie (D-East Point) and Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) today announced their plans to introduce legislation which would repeal Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law. The legislators will also hold a press conference to discuss the proposed legislation TOMORROW, Friday, June 5, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the steps of Chatham County Courthouse (133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401). Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Citizen’s Arrest Law, to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow”
Rep. Debra Bazemore and South Fulton House Delegation Comment on Governor Deal’s Veto of South Fulton Legislation
State Representative Debra Bazemore (D-South Fulton), along with the City of South Fulton House Delegation, today commented on Governor Deal’s veto of House Bills 131 and 132. Rep. Bazemore serves as the chair of the South Fulton House Delegation along with Rep. Roger Bruce (D-Atlanta), who serves as the vice chair, and Reps. William Boddie (D-East Point), Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone), Sharon Beasley-Teague (D-Red Oak) and Marie Metze (D-Atlanta). Continue reading “Rep. Debra Bazemore and South Fulton House Delegation Comment on Governor Deal’s Veto of South Fulton Legislation”
Douglas County Officials Respond to County Commission Chairman’s Comments and Announce Press Conference
ATLANTA – State Representatives Kimberly Alexander (D-Hiram), Roger Bruce (D-Atlanta) and LaDawn Blackett Jones (D-Atlanta) today issued the following joint statement in response to recent comments made by Douglas County Commission Chairman Tom Worthan: Continue reading “Douglas County Officials Respond to County Commission Chairman’s Comments and Announce Press Conference”
Georgia Legislators Respond to National Crisis
ATLANTA – Several Georgia legislators recently participated in a conference call to discuss establishing a statewide legislative agenda to enhance community relations in their districts and throughout the state of Georgia. Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Respond to National Crisis”