Rep. Kim Schofield to Join Pastor Jessie Simms, Mega Faith Center and College Park Leaders for “Gas on God” Community Event

ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) will join Pastor Jessie Simms of the Mega Faith Center, as well as College Park leaders, to participate in the in the upcoming “Gas on God” event on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 1 – 4 p.m. at a Chevron gas station in College Park, Georgia.

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Rep. Sandra Scott Named Chairwoman of the National Foundation for Women Legislators 

ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently was nominated to serve as the chairwoman of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL). In addition to this nomination, Rep. Scott also obtained $200,000 in funding to support NFWL initiatives to help further the organization’s capacity to engage women in public policy discussions.

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Reps. Kim Schofield and Rhonda Burnough Join College Park in Celebrating Purple Heart City Designation, Honoring Military Sacrifice and Service

ATLANTA – State Representatives Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) recently joined College Park officials and community members to celebrate the city’s adoption of the Purple Heart City designation, honoring the bravery and sacrifices of military veterans and active service members who were wounded or lost their lives in service.

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Rep. Kim Schofield, State Legislators Hold Roundtable Discussion on Pharmacy Benefit Managers at State Capitol

ATLANTA – State Representative Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and other state legislators recently held a roundtable discussion on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Georgia State Capitol. The roundtable discussion aimed to highlight issues related to PBMs, and it included presentations, a question-and-answer segment and a discussion on legislative solutions.

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Reps. Viola Davis, Kim Schofield and Sandra Scott Respond to Ferry Dock Gangway Collapse on Sapelo Island

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex), members of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), visited Sapelo Island on Monday, October 21, 2024, in response to the ferry dock gangway collapse that resulted in the deaths of seven individuals and occurred during a celebration of the Gullah-Geechee community. The members met with GLBC Chairman State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) to engage with residents, call for an investigation and advocate for enhanced safety measures to prevent future incidents.

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