ATLANTA – State Representatives Esther Panitch (D-Sandy Springs) and Karen Lupton (D-Chamblee) applaud the final passage of House Bill 1283 to allow for the creation of Family Justice Centers, which are multiagency centers that provide coordinated services to victims of family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking and associated crimes. HB 1283 would also require law enforcement to retain sexual assault evidence for up to 10 years if a victim does not immediately report the abuse.
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ATLANTA – State Representatives Marvin Lim (D-Norcross), Karen Lupton (D-Chamblee) and Shea Roberts (D-Atlanta) will hold a press conference to highlight their 2026 Leadership Training Program on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 12 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.
Continue reading “Reps. Marvin Lim, Karen Lupton, Shea Roberts to Hold Press Conference Announcing their 2026 Leadership Training Program”Reps. Marvin Lim, Karen Lupton and David Wilkerson Request Comprehensive Audit of Georgia’s Federal Benefits Eligibility Systems in Response to H.R. 1
ATLANTA – State Representatives Marvin Lim (D-Norcross), Karen Lupton (D-Chamblee) and David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) recently submitted a letter to the Georgia State Auditor to request that the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA) audit the Federal Eligibility Benefit Services by the Department of Human Services (DHS). This request is pursuant to DOAA’s duties under O.C.G.A. § 50-6-24 and comes in response to their concerns within DHS systems and new administrative requirements imposed by federal H.R. 1.
Continue reading “Reps. Marvin Lim, Karen Lupton and David Wilkerson Request Comprehensive Audit of Georgia’s Federal Benefits Eligibility Systems in Response to H.R. 1”Reps. Floyd Griffin, Dar’shun Kendrick, Marvin Lim and Karen Lupton to Host “Let’s Talk About Your Pocketbook” Listening Tour in Milledgeville Today
ATLANTA – State Representatives Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville), Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia), Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) and Karen Lupton (D-Chamblee) will host the second stop of their statewide “Let’s Talk About Your Pocketbook” listening tour TODAY, Monday, October 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in Milledgeville, Georgia.
Continue reading “Reps. Floyd Griffin, Dar’shun Kendrick, Marvin Lim and Karen Lupton to Host “Let’s Talk About Your Pocketbook” Listening Tour in Milledgeville Today”DeKalb House Delegation Convenes Emergency Meeting, Creates Subcommittee to Address Superintendent Indictment
ATLANTA – State Representatives Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) recently convened an emergency meeting of the DeKalb House Delegation to address the recent indictment of DeKalb County School Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton. Rep. Drenner, chair of the delegation, also recently established a special subcommittee charged with gathering facts, reviewing current state law and exploring potential legislation to prevent similar situations in the future.
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