ATLANTA – Georgia House of Representatives Media Services Director Betsy Theroux recently received the 2020 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from the Legislative Information and Communications Staff (LINCS) professional development association. A program of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), LINCS is a network of legislative employees that promote improved and effective communications between public information and communications staff and their legislatures, staff and constituents. Continue reading “House Media Services Director Receives 2020 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from National Professional Development Organization”
Georgia House Democratic Caucus Issues Statement on Death of Ahmaud Arbery
ATLANTA – The leadership of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus today issued the following statement regarding the fatal shooting of Mr. Ahmaud Arbery near Brunswick, Georgia:
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Speaker Ralston Announces Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today appointed a Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System. This special committee of the House of Representatives will consider legislation which seeks to modify Georgia’s civil justice system and the ability of citizens to seek redress through the courts. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System”
Rep. Kendrick Participates in TechNet’s 2019 State Policy Conference in Austin
ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) recently participated in TechNet’s 2019 State Policy Conference and served as a panel judge during a pitch competition panel. Rep. Kendrick was the only Georgia legislator invited and one of only 20 legislators from 13 states who participated in this annual conference, which took place November 13-15 in Austin, Texas. Continue reading “Rep. Kendrick Participates in TechNet’s 2019 State Policy Conference in Austin”
Rep. Stovall Hosts Successful 3rd Annual Clayton County Back-to-School Block Party
ATLANTA – State Representative Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park) recently hosted the 3rd Annual Clayton County Back-to-School Block Party on Friday, August 2, 2019. The block party celebrated the upcoming 2019 school year and provided school supplies for Clayton County residents. Continue reading “Rep. Stovall Hosts Successful 3rd Annual Clayton County Back-to-School Block Party”