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GUEST EDITORIAL: I Refuse to Limit the Service I Provide My Employers

By State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)

(632 words)

On January 13, 2025, I took an oath of office, swearing to uphold the Georgia Constitution and the Constitution of the United States. It was a profound moment, with my hand resting on the Bible held by my mother. But almost immediately, I was presented with a rule that directly conflicted with the promise I had just made to serve my constituents without compromise.

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Legislators to Recognize Rep. Rhonda Burnough for 50-Year Membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority with House Resolution

ATLANTA – Several House legislators will celebrate State Representative Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) for her 50-year membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority with House Resolution, LC 112 2651, on Monday, January 13, 2025. This resolution seeks to celebrate Soror Burnough’s lifetime of dedication to sisterhood, scholarship and service, as well as her commitment to the people of Georgia.

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Legislators to Celebrate Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s 112 Years of Service on Founders Day with House Resolution

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta), Edna Jackson (D-Savannah), Representative-Elect MeKyah McQueen (D-Smyrna) and Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) will celebrate 112 years of service, leadership and sisterhood of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. To commemorate the milestone, these legislators will introduce a House Resolution, LC 112 2652, on the first day of the 2025-2026 Session, recognizing January 13, 2025, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Founders Day.

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Reps. Viola Davis, Sandra Scott and Kim Schofield Release Updated 2023 – 2025 Legislative Summary and 2025 Vision

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently released an updated legislative summary and vision report, which seeks to highlight their accomplishments from the 2023 – 2024 legislative term and their goals for 2025. The document aims to serve as a roadmap for continued progress on justice, equity and opportunity-focused legislation, addressing areas such as education, healthcare, housing and criminal justice reform.

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Unshackling Georgia: Ending Tax Enslavement and Building Fair Solutions in Education, Part Two

Exposing tax inequities and emphasizing a path forward with actionable solutions in education – a strong call to action and the promise of change

By State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)

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Part Two of Two: Breaking Free from Tax Enslavement – Solutions for Georgia’s Donor Counties


In Part One of this editorial series, we explored the inequities in Georgia’s school tax system – inequities that shackle donor counties like DeKalb, Fulton and Cobb to a system of tax enslavement. These counties are burdened with higher property taxes yet see their contributions redistributed to other parts of the state through mechanisms like the Equalization Fund and Sparsity Grant.

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