Georgia Educational Priorities: Must Update the QBE Formula and Fully Fund Education

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

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            Georgia’s education system stands at a critical juncture. It is a moment where we can choose to prioritize the future of our children and our state’s prosperity. Today, we are proud to present a legislative educational agenda that seeks to update the Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula and ensure that education is fully funded – a long-overdue necessity.

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DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation to Hold Pre-Session Town Hall Meeting via Zoom

ATLANTA – DeKalb 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 pre-session town hall meeting with state representatives on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. To register to participate in the meeting, please click here.

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Georgia Democratic Legislators Shine in Nikkei Feature on Non-White Votes in the South

By State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)

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In a recent exclusive feature in Nikkei, the world’s largest financial newspaper with a daily circulation exceeding 1.73 million copies and one of Japan’s four national newspapers, Georgia Democratic Legislators have garnered significant recognition. This in-depth interview brought together ten state legislators from Georgia and North Carolina, offering a unique and insightful perspective into the dynamics of non-white votes in the southern United States. Among those featured were dedicated representatives from the great state of Georgia, each providing their invaluable insights into the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election.

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DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation to Hold Pre-Session Town Hall Meeting in Decatur

ATLANTA – DeKalb 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 pre-session town hall meeting with state representatives on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center in Decatur.

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Rep. Viola Davis and Sen. Kim Jackson Commend Pine Lake Mayor Melanie Hammet on Retirement

ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and State Senator Kim Jackson (D-Stone Mountain) today commend Pine Lake Mayor Melanie Hammet for her years of public service and for her retirement. House Resolution 9EX was adopted by the House of Representatives on Thursday, November 30, 2023, to honor Mayor Hammet and recognize her service to the citizens of Pine Lake.

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