ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) is encouraging citizens to “Go Red for Women” by wearing red on Thursday, February 4, 2021. “Go Red for Women” Day is celebrated by the American Heart Association (AHA) and is designated to increase women’s awareness and research about cardiovascular health. Rep. Carter will also host a virtual lunch event to learn about “Go Red for Women” Day on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. To join the virtual event, please contact doreen.carter@house.ga.gov.
House Minority Whip David Wilkerson Announces Minority Deputy Whips for the 2021-2022 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – Georgia House Minority Whip David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs) today announced the appointment of the House Minority Caucus Deputy Whip Team for the 2021-2022 legislative term.
Rockdale County House Legislative Delegation Elects New Officers
ATLANTA – Members of the Rockdale County House Legislative Delegation recently met on Tuesday, January 19 to elect new officers to lead the legislative delegation during the 2021-2022 legislative term. State Representative Rhonda Taylor (D-Conyers) was elected to serve as chair of the Rockdale County House Legislative Delegation.
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Rep. Doreen Carter to Host “Strong Communities, Stronger Families” Virtual Education Roundtable Event
ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) will host the “Strong Communities, Stronger Families” virtual education roundtable event on Monday, November 16, 2020, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. To register for Zoom access, please click here; to watch a live stream via Facebook, please contact doreen.carter@house.ga.gov.
Members of DeKalb County Legislative Delegation Urge EPD to Revoke Solid Waste Permit for New Metro Greene Recycling Plant
ATLANTA – Members of the DeKalb County Legislative Delegation, co-chaired by State Representatives Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) and Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates), recently submitted a letter to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources requesting that the Georgia Environment Protection Division (EPD) revoke the solid waste permit issued for Metro Greene Recycling’s new plant. The proposed plant would be located at 5152 Snapfinger Woods Drive in Stonecrest, which is a residential area.