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. Gilliard Urges Georgia Businesses to Refrain From Price Gouging
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City) joins with Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to urge Georgia businesses to refrain from price gouging amid the public health state of emergency regarding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard Urges Georgia Businesses to Refrain From Price Gouging”
Rep. Gilliard Receives I AM TOURISM Award for Supporting Savannah’s Tourism Industry
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City) recently received the I AM TOURISM award from the Tourism Leadership Council (TLC) in Savannah. Rep. Gilliard was presented with the award at the TLC’s annual Tourism Awards & Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard Receives I AM TOURISM Award for Supporting Savannah’s Tourism Industry”
Rep. Gilliard Introduces Legislation to Create Georgia Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City) recently introduced House Bill 883, legislation which would create the Georgia Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force. Rep. Gilliard will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the proposed legislation on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 1 p.m. in room 341 of the State Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard Introduces Legislation to Create Georgia Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force”
Rep. Gilliard Issues Statement on Passing of Port Wentworth Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Johnson
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City) today issued the following statement regarding the recent passing of Port Wentworth Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Johnson: Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard Issues Statement on Passing of Port Wentworth Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Johnson”