Austell, Ga. (September 30, 2009.) On Wednesday, September 30, more than 60 members of the Cobb County community including nonprofit leaders, government and local schools, and churches assembled at South Cobb High School for the second meeting of agencies to address the needs of Cobb County flood victims. The meeting, also attended by Representative Alisha Thomas-Morgan, District 39, was scheduled to discuss the plans to ensure the immediate and long-term needs of flood victims are met. Continue reading “Sweetwater Valley C.A.M.P. to Serve as Central Assistance Location for Flood Victims”
1 Plus 1 Still Equals 2
I’ve read the articles about the threat Houston County officials have made to fine and jail parents who are allegedly signing affidavits in desperation to get their children a quality education. While it’s easy to debate about the legality of these parents’ actions, critics and Houston County officials are missing the two critical points here. Continue reading “1 Plus 1 Still Equals 2”
Rep. Morgan Honored For Leadership in Education at National Action Network Conference
ATLANTA – Rep. Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) stole the show this weekend at the National Action Network’s Summer Conference. The National Action Network (NAN), founded by Rev. Al Sharpton in 1991, has worked within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes one standard of justice and decency for all people regardless of race, social justice for communities, and the improvement of race relations. Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Honored For Leadership in Education at National Action Network Conference”
Rep. Morgan Recognized by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
ATLANTA— State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan (D- Austell) was presented with a legislative leadership award by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) during its 2009 national conference on July 18, in Atlanta, Ga. Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Recognized by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards”
Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan Joins Star-Studded Day of Events to Celebrate Dr. C. T. Vivian’s 85th Birthday
ATLANTA – Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan (D-Austell) will be featured at The C. T. Vivian Leadership Institute’s 85th Birthday Celebration for Dr. C. T. Vivian this Friday, July 31st, 2009. Dr. Vivian, a renowned minister, author, educator, humanitarian and community activist, was a close friend and lieutenant of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. during the American Civil Rights Movement. Morgan is slated to headline two of the celebration’s main attractions, including a panel of intimate conversations with Dr. Vivian featuring some of the biggest names in the contemporary Civil Rights movement, and a memorable capstone evening dinner gala. Continue reading “Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan Joins Star-Studded Day of Events to Celebrate Dr. C. T. Vivian’s 85th Birthday”