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Controversial Bills in Georgia Raise Concerns Over Elected District Attorneys

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

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            In 2023, Georgia’s governor signed Senate Bill 92 into law, introducing a contentious provision that allows for the removal of elected district attorneys from office if they are perceived as not adequately enforcing the law. This move has ignited a fierce debate, with many viewing it as a thinly veiled power grab aimed at ousting Democratic prosecutors, particularly those who have expressed reluctance to prosecute abortion-related crimes. The subsequent House Bill 881 has added fuel to the fire, deepening concerns about partisan control over prosecutorial decisions and its potential implications for ongoing criminal investigations. Furthermore, House Bill 983 proposes the repeal of the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC) in the state of Georgia, amplifying the controversy.

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DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation to Hold Meetings with DeKalb County Charter Review Commission & DeKalb Municipal Association

*Editor’s note: The meeting on February 5, 2024 has been CANCELLED. The meeting on February 12, 2024 will still take place.

ATLANTA – DeKalb County House Delegation Chair Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) and Vice Chair Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), along with members of the DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation, will hold a meeting with the Honorable Steve Henson and the DeKalb County Charter Review Commission on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 12 p.m. in room 502 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta. This meeting has been CANCELLED. Additionally, these legislators will meet with DeKalb Municipal Association (DMA) on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 12 p.m. in room 514 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

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State Legislators Introduce Resolution for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day at the Capitol

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta), Edna Jackson (D-Savannah) and Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) recently introduced House Resolution 817, a resolution which recognizes Monday, January 29, 2024, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day at the Capitol, or “Delta Day” at the Capitol. These legislators also issued the following statement:

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DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation to Hold Meetings with MARTA Representatives and DeKalb County Commissioners

ATLANTA – DeKalb County House Delegation Chair Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) and Vice Chair Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), along with members of the DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation, will hold a meeting with representatives from the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act (MARTA) on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 12 p.m. in room 514 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building. Additionally, these legislators will meet with DeKalb County Commissioners on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 12 p.m. in room 502 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

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