ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) today announces proposed legislation in preparation for the 2025 legislative session that would require owners of assault-type weapons in Georgia to obtain and maintain liability insurance for their firearms. The proposed legislation would seek to address the risks associated with the ownership of assault weapons by requiring gun owners to be financially responsible for any damage or injury caused by their firearms.
Continue reading “Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Announces Proposed Legislation Requiring Liability Insurance for Assault Weapons”Reps. Mary Margaret Oliver, Omari Crawford and Sen. Elena Parent to Hold Legislative Town Hall
ATLANTA – State Representatives Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) and Omari Crawford (D-Decatur), along with State Senator Elena Parent (D-Atlanta), will host a legislative town hall to recap the 2024 legislative session and discuss election season issues on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 7-8 p.m. at Decatur City Hall.
Continue reading “Reps. Mary Margaret Oliver, Omari Crawford and Sen. Elena Parent to Hold Legislative Town Hall”Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Introduces House Resolution 1351 to Rename “Memorial Drive” as “Veterans Memorial Drive”
ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) recently introduced House Resolution 1351, which would rename “Memorial Drive” as “Veterans Memorial Drive.” Memorial Drive runs through DeKalb and Fulton counties and includes US 78 and SR 410, or Stone Mountain Freeway. Each member of the DeKalb Delegation is a co-sponsor of HR 1351 and proposes that the road have a name that honors all U.S. veterans.
Continue reading “Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Introduces House Resolution 1351 to Rename “Memorial Drive” as “Veterans Memorial Drive””Reps. Mary Margaret Oliver, Becky Evans and Sen. Elena Parent to Hold Legislative Town Hall
ATLANTA – State Representatives Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur), Becky Evans (D-Atlanta) and State Senator Elena Parent (D-Atlanta) will hold a legislative town hall meeting on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church in Atlanta.
Continue reading “Reps. Mary Margaret Oliver, Becky Evans and Sen. Elena Parent to Hold Legislative Town Hall”DeKalb Co. Legislators Announce Legislation to Remove Stone Mountain Park’s Designation as Confederate Memorial
ATLANTA – State Representatives Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain), Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) and Omari Crawford (D-Decatur) have introduced House Bill 794, a bill which would remove the official designation of Stone Mountain Park in its entirety as a Confederate Memorial and removes the word “Memorial” from the park’s official title. HB 794 is co-sponsored by every member of the DeKalb delegation.