ATLANTA –State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) today released the following statement regarding House Bill 586, local legislation to provide a referendum on the annexation of parts of unincorporated DeKalb into the city of Atlanta: Continue reading “Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Comments on Bill Providing DeKalb Annexation Referendum”
Rep. Amy Carter Appoints Members to DeKalb County Cityhood Subcommittee on Governmental Affairs
ATLANTA— Today House Governmental Affairs Committee Chairwoman Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) announced five appointees to the DeKalb County Cityhood Subcommittee of the House Governmental Affairs Committee. The following House members were appointed to serve on this subcommittee: Continue reading “Rep. Amy Carter Appoints Members to DeKalb County Cityhood Subcommittee on Governmental Affairs”
House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Providers
ATLANTA—House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the following appointments to the House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Providers: Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Providers”
Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Pre-files Child Advocacy Legislation
ATLANTA— State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) recently pre-filed legislation in an effort to strengthen the Child Fatality Review Panel process. House Bill 705 would move the Child Fatality Review Panel and its functions from the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) to the Department of Public Health, and amend confidentiality provisions relating to child abuse records. Continue reading “Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Pre-files Child Advocacy Legislation”
Rep. Oliver Releases Recent Survey Results on DeKalb Cityhood
ATLANTA — State Representatives Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) today released the results of a survey given to DeKalb County residents at a recent town hall meeting. DeKalb residents who attended the May 6th town hall meeting were asked to give feedback regarding the creation of new cities in DeKalb County.
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