Rep. David Wilkerson Expresses Concern over Cobb County School District’s Use of Former Military Intelligence Officers

ATLANTA – State Representative David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) today expressed concern regarding the Cobb County School District’s recent announcement that it has enlisted former military officers from the intelligence community to gather data on students. Rep. Wilkerson issued the following statement:

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Democratic Members of House and Senate Education Committees Hold Hearing to Discuss AP African American Studies Course

ATLANTA – Last week, Democratic members of the House and Senate Education committees convened a hearing at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building to discuss the ongoing debate surrounding the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course. These members released the following statement:

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Rep. Doreen Carter, Democratic House and Senate Members Release Statement Following State Superintendent Richard Woods’ Decision to Approve AP African American Course

ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) and fellow Democratic members of the House and Senate Education committees today issued the following statement regarding State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods’ decision to approve the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course, reversing his initial decision:

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Rep. Segun Adeyina, Democratic House and Senate Members Release Statement Following State Superintendent Richard Woods’ Decision to Approve AP African American Course

ATLANTA – State Representative Segun Adeyina (D-Grayson) and fellow Democratic members of the House and Senate Education committees today issued the following statement regarding State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods’ decision to approve the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies Course, reversing his initial decision:

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Minority Whip Wilkerson Commends Cobb County Government on 25 Years of AAA Ratings

ATLANTA – State Representative David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) commends Cobb County Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and the county’s entire executive team for achieving 25 years of AAA credit ratings from the “Big Three” New York-based credit rating agencies. The AAA rating represents the highest rating possible for the county’s financial outlook.

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