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EDITORIAL: Rep. Viola Davis: The Devil Is in the Details: The Hidden Cost of Property Tax Reform vs. Protecting Public Education Funding

By State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)

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For months, Georgians have heard promises about property tax relief. Tax reform is an important conversation, and every homeowner deserves transparency and the facts about how proposed changes may affect their finances. But there is another question receiving far less attention: What happens to our public schools if the revenue that has funded them for generations changes dramatically?

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DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation to Hold Post-Special Session Town Hall Meeting in Tucker

ATLANTA – DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation Chair Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates), Vice Chair Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Secretary Long Tran (D-Dunwoody), along with members of the DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation, will host a post-special session town hall meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the City of Tucker Council Chambers.

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Reps. Regina Lewis-Ward, Viola Davis and Former Rep. Roger Bruce Celebrate Mrs. Julia Lee Jackson Dobbs for Her Contributions to the Community

ATLANTA – State Representatives Regina Lewis-Ward (D-McDonough), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and former State Representative Roger Bruce celebrate the 100th birthday of Mrs. Julia Lee Jackson Dobbs and commend her for her service to her community.

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Rep. Rhonda Taylor to Host ‘2026 Constituents Speak Series Kickoff: Post-Session Legislative Update’ Town Hall Meeting in Conyers

ATLANTA – State Representative Rhonda Taylor (D-Conyers) will host a “2026 Constituents Speak Series Kickoff: Post-Session Legislative Update” town hall meeting on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Conyers-Rockdale Library in Conyers, Georgia.

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Reps. Davis, Schofield and Scott: Upholding the Constitution Requires a Veto of HB 297, HB 369 and SB 33

By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)

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In government, process is not a formality; it is the safeguard that protects the people.

That is why we have formally requested that Governor Brian Kemp veto three pieces of legislation passed during the 2026 session: House Bill 297, House Bill 36 and Senate Bill 33. This request is not rooted in politics. It is grounded in the Constitution, supported by documented evidence and driven by our responsibility to protect the people of Georgia.

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