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Rep. Morgan Introduces Resolution Honoring Cobb County Police Sergeant

ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan (D-Austell) recently introduced a resolution recognizing the outstanding service of retired Cobb County Police Sergeant Clarence Webb.

“Officer Webb dedicated 22 years of his life to outstanding service in our area,” said Rep. Morgan. “Not only has he been an outstanding officer for these years, but he also made great contributions to the communities and youth in South Cobb County. We owe it to Officer Webb to show just how much we love and appreciate his work in our community”

Clarence Webb began working at the Cobb County Police Department in October 1990. Eventually assigned to the community policing program in the Six Flags Drive area, Webb worked to bridge the gap between the Cobb County police and citizens of South Cobb. He did this by becoming a partner in education with Lindley Middle School, a mentor for students at Bryant and Riverside elementary schools, and a regular participant in the annual Fraternal Order of Police “Shop with a Cop” program.

In 1999, Webb received a distinguished evaluation before being transferred to a criminal investigation unit as an auto theft investigator. In this role, Webb received another distinguished evaluation in 2005 and later that year was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He retired from the Cobb County Police Department in January 2012.

In addition to his career at the Cobb County Police Department, Sergeant Webb has served as a volunteer coach for 33 years. Throughout this time, he coached football, soccer, basketball, and track and field. One of his most notable volunteer successes was assisting with the start-up of a youth track program with the Cobb County Police Athletic League. This program attracted 75 participating youth in its first year. In recognition of his community service, Sergeant Webb received the 2011 Drew Brown Award for Community Service. Sergeant Webb continues to volunteer with the Police Athletic League, which currently supports 110 youth track athletes.

Since 2003, Alisha Thomas Morgan has represented Georgia’s 39th House District, serving Cobb County. She is the first African-American to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives from Cobb County and currently serves on the Children & Youth, Education, Governmental Affairs, and Health & Human Services committees. Rep. Morgan may be reached at 404-656-0109 or by e-mail at Alisha.Morgan@house.ga.gov.

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Clergy Attempts to Bring Parties Together in Support of Charter School Amendment: Urges Legislators to Put Kids First

ATLANTA – State Representatives Alisha Morgan (D-Austell), Margaret Kaiser (D-Atlanta) and Rahn Mayo (D-Decatur) will meet today with metro Atlanta clergy and the Brighter Georgia Education Coalition in supporting HR 1162, a constitutional amendment to help charter schools in Georgia. The group of clergy hopes to bring political parties together on the issue of education at a time when political differences threaten to dominate the discussion.

“When it comes to educating our kids, one size does not fit all. That’s why we need as many high-quality educational options as possible for our children,” said Bishop Brian Hodges from Gathering of Champions Church. “We say we want parental involvement, so we must put politics aside and give parents options in the public school system.”

“And yet, if local boards had exclusive control, as the Supreme Court has ruled, we’d be without such high quality options as Ivy Preparatory Academy and Fulton Science Academy,” said Tony Roberts, president of the Georgia Charter Schools Association, which is a member of the Brighter Georgia Education Coalition. “Which is why we need an appeals process for these schools that are too often wrongly denied at the local level. And why we need this amendment.”

“This is not a Republican issue or a Democrat issue. It’s not about black or white. It’s about coming together to close the achievement gap and give every child in Georgia an opportunity to learn. Until every child has a chance, every option is on the table,” said Pastor Wilbur Purvis of Destiny World Church.

For more information, visit brightergeorgia.org.

Since 2003, Alisha Thomas Morgan has represented Georgia’s 39th House District, serving Cobb County. She is the first African-American to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives from Cobb County and currently serves on the Children & Youth, Education, Governmental Affairs, and Health & Human Services committees. Rep. Morgan may be reached at 404-656-0109 or by e-mail at Alisha.Morgan@house.ga.gov.

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Rep. Morgan Shares Podium with Georgia’s First Lady and State School Superintendent, Attends Blue Ribbon Celebration

ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Morgan (D-Austell), along with First Lady Sandra Deal and State Superintendent Dr. John Barge, congratulated students at Fulton Science Academy Middle School’s “Blue Ribbon” celebration event on Wednesday, November 2nd. The event was held to recognize the school’s selection by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2011 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Shares Podium with Georgia’s First Lady and State School Superintendent, Attends Blue Ribbon Celebration”

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Rep. Morgan Surprised with Award While Speaking at Georgia Charter School Conference

ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) today received the Impact Award from the Georgia Charter School Association (GCSA), the highest award given to an individual by the organization. GCSA presented the award to Rep. Morgan at the Georgia Charter School Conference in Macon, where she was serving as a guest speaker. Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Surprised with Award While Speaking at Georgia Charter School Conference”

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Rep. Morgan Joins Legendary Civil Rights Leaders Honoring the Matriarch of the Voting Rights Movement

ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) will join several leading female activists in a panel discussion on Saturday, August 20th during the “Reclaiming the Gift” Centennial Birthday Celebration honoring Dr. Amelia Boynton Robinson, the “Matriarch of the Voting Rights Movement.” Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Joins Legendary Civil Rights Leaders Honoring the Matriarch of the Voting Rights Movement”