Rep. Demetrius Douglas’ Legislation to Ensure Recess for K-5 Students Signed Into Law

ATLANTA – State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) today announced that House Bill 1283 was recently signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Monday, May 9, 2022. Sponsored by Rep. Douglas, HB 1283 will require schools to offer recess to K-5 students each school day.

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Rep. Douglas Makes Constituents Aware of Start of Monthly Federal Child Tax Credit Payments

ATLANTA – State Representative Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) makes constituents aware that eligible Georgia families will start receiving monthly payments from the federal Expanded and Improved Child Tax Credit, which passed under the federal American Rescue Plan. As of yesterday, eligible families will receive monthly advance payments of $300 per child.

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