ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Chairman of the Columbus Legislative Delegation, along with the members of the Columbus Legislative Delegation, Reps. Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus), Richard Smith (R-Columbus), Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City), John Pezold (R-Columbus) and State Senators Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) and Josh McKoon (R-Columbus), today announced that the delegation will host a “Speak up Sit-in” with students from the Muscogee County School District (MCSD) on March 14, 2018. This video conference event will give students the opportunity to have their voices heard at the State Capitol and to see their state government in action. Continue reading “Columbus Legislative Delegation to Host “Speak up Sit-in””
Rep. Derrick Jackson Named Assistant Deputy Whip for House Minority Caucus
ATLANTA – State Representative Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone) was recently appointed to serve as Assistant Deputy Whip for the House Minority Caucus. Rep. Jackson was appointed to serve on as Assistant Deputy Whip by House Minority Caucus Whip Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “Rep. Derrick Jackson Named Assistant Deputy Whip for House Minority Caucus”
Rep. Debra Bazemore Named Assistant Deputy Whip for House Minority Caucus
ATLANTA – State Representative Debra Bazemore (D-Riverdale) was recently appointed to serve as Assistant Deputy Whip for the House Minority Caucus. Rep. Bazemore was appointed to serve on as Assistant Deputy Whip by House Minority Caucus Whip Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus), and her appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with her service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “Rep. Debra Bazemore Named Assistant Deputy Whip for House Minority Caucus”
Reps. Bennett, Hugley and Kendrick to Host Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority “Pink Boots on the Ground” Day at State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representatives Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus) and Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) will host members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for “Pink Boots on the Ground” Day at the State Capitol on Monday, February 20, 2017. Continue reading “Reps. Bennett, Hugley and Kendrick to Host Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority “Pink Boots on the Ground” Day at State Capitol”
House Democratic Caucus Elects Officers
ATLANTA – The House Democratic Caucus met to elect it key leaders on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. The Minority Caucus re-elected House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams (D-Atlanta) and House Minority Whip Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus) for their current positions, as well as House Minority Caucus Secretary Pat Gardner (D-Atlanta), House Minority Caucus Treasurer David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) and House Minority Deputy Whip Gloria Frazier (D-Hephzibah). The Minority Caucus also elected State Representative Stacey Evans (D-Smyrna) as the new House Minority Caucus Chairwoman and Rep. Robert Trammell (D-Luthersville) as the new House Minority Caucus Vice-Chairman. Continue reading “House Democratic Caucus Elects Officers”