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Rep. Erica Thomas to Participate in Edna Umeh Memorial Crosswalk Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Today

ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) will participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Edna Umeh memorial crosswalk TODAY, Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 6 p.m. at Lindley Middle School in Mableton.

In Nov. 2017, Ms. Edna Umeh was fatally struck by a vehicle while serving as a crossing guard at Lindley Middle School. Her death prompted a corridor safety audit and installation of safety improvements at this location. This crosswalk will be designated to Ms. Umeh in recognition of her service to the citizens of Cobb County and in memory of her death in the line of duty.

During the 2018 legislative session, Rep. Thomas introduced House Bill 672, or Edna’s Law, to allow law enforcement officers to use speed detection devices while patrolling Georgia public schools. For more information on HB 672, please click here.

WHO:             Rep. Erica Thomas (D-Austell)

WHAT:          Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

WHEN:          Wednesday, August 4, 2021

                        6 p.m.

WHERE:       Lindley Middle School

                        50 Veterans Memorial Hwy SE

                        Mableton, GA 30126

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Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Approved by Atlanta City Council, Rep. Thomas to Host Induction, Unveiling Ceremony

ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) today announced that the Atlanta City Council has approved the installation of the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame, which was co-founded by Rep. Thomas. To celebrate the installation, Rep. Thomas, along with members of the Georgia Entertainment Caucus, will host the inaugural induction and unveiling ceremony of the “Crown Jewel of Excellence” on Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on the corner of M.L.K. Jr. Dr. and Northside Dr. (adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium) in Atlanta.

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Georgia House Democratic Caucus to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow on American Rescue Plan Act, President’s Visit to Georgia

ATLANTA – Members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus will hold a press conference TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 12 p.m. or (upon adjournment if later) at the South Wing Steps of the State Capitol.

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Rep. Erica Thomas, Georgia Entertainment Caucus to Announce Nominees for Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Today

ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell), along with members of the Georgia Entertainment Caucus, will announce the nominees for the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame TODAY, Thursday, February 18, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gathering Spot in Atlanta. This event is not open to the public; for press access, please email erica.thomas@house.ga.gov.

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