Rep. Segun Adeyina, Democratic House and Senate Members Release Statement Following State Superintendent Richard Woods’ Decision to Approve AP African American Course

ATLANTA – State Representative Segun Adeyina (D-Grayson) and fellow Democratic members of the House and Senate Education committees today issued the following statement regarding State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods’ decision to approve the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies Course, reversing his initial decision:

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Rep. Wilkerson Commends Start of Monthly Federal Child Tax Credit Payments for Georgia Families

            ATLANTA – Georgia House Minority Whip David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) commends the implementation of the federal Expanded and Improved Child Tax Credit, which passed under the federal American Rescue Plan. As of today, eligible American families will receive monthly advance payments of $300 per child.

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Rep. Wilkerson Reads to Rising Kindergarten Students

ATLANTA – Georgia House Minority Whip David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) recently participated in a virtual reading of “Can You Touch A Color?” for students and teachers of the New Era Learning Center. The reading was organized by Voices for Georgia’s Children to support the New Era Learning Center’s rising kindergarten summer transition program.

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