Reps. Scott, Schofield, Davis to Hold Press Conference on Three Key “Deserts” for Underserved Communities

ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) will hold a press conference on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 9 a.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.

Reps. Scott, Schofield and Davis will highlight three significant disparities that often impact underserved, under-resourced communities, including a lack of banking/credit businesses, access to health care and pharmacies and food deserts/food insecurity. They will also discuss data that demonstrates how a lack of access has been a longstanding problem across the state, as well as compare data of average credit scores in various zip codes.

WHO:             Rep. Sandra Scott (D-Rex)

                        Rep. Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)

                        Rep. Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)

WHAT:          Press Conference on Three Key “Deserts”

WHEN:          Thursday, March 31, 2022

                        9 a.m.

WHERE:       Georgia State Capitol

                        South Wing Steps

                        206 Washington Street SW

                        Atlanta, GA 30334

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