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Cobb County Democratic Delegation to Hold Press Conference in Marietta Tomorrow Urging Cobb County School Board to Broadcast Public Comments During Meetings

ATLANTA – Members of the Cobb County Democratic Delegation will hold a press conference urging the Cobb County School Board to reverse its policies and allow public comments to be broadcast during its meetings TOMORROW, Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Larry Bell Park in Marietta.

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Rep. David Wilkerson Celebrates Appointment of New City of Austell Chief of Police Shameta Jones-Harrell

ATLANTA – State Representative David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) celebrates the recent appointment of the City of Austell’s new chief of police, Shameta Jones-Harrell. Chief Jones-Harrell will be the first female chief of police in Cobb County’s history.

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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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