ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) will participate in the “Good Trouble Ride,” organized by The People’s Uprising Task Force, to Louisville, Kentucky and Chattanooga, Tennessee beginning on Friday, August 7, 2020. The ride honors the life of late Congressman John Lewis, who said, “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble,” and the ride also seeks to demand justice for Breonna Taylor and Reginald Arrington. Continue reading “Rep. Erica Thomas to Participate in The People’s Uprising’s “Good Trouble Ride””
Georgia House Democratic Caucus Forms Subcommittee on COVID-19, Makes Constituents Aware of Increase in Pneumonia-Related Deaths in Georgia
ATLANTA – The Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC) recently formed a subcommittee to monitor issues regarding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Georgia. Through virtual legislative updates on the GHDC’s Facebook page, members of the caucus will continue to provide updates regarding COVID-19 information on weekdays at 5 p.m. Continue reading “Georgia House Democratic Caucus Forms Subcommittee on COVID-19, Makes Constituents Aware of Increase in Pneumonia-Related Deaths in Georgia”
Rep. Erica Thomas to Celebrate Georgia Foster Care and Adoption Day
ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) will celebrate Georgia Foster Care and Adoption Day on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Established by House Resolution 839 during the 2019 legislative session, Georgia Foster Care and Adoption Day seeks to bring awareness to Georgia’s foster care and adoption programs. Continue reading “Rep. Erica Thomas to Celebrate Georgia Foster Care and Adoption Day”
Georgia House Democratic Caucus Issues Statement on House Bill 481
ATLANTA – In response to the recent House passage of House Bill 481 on Thursday, March 7, the Georgia House Democratic Caucus today issued the following statement:
“For the past week, the State of Georgia has made national news due to House Bill 481 (“Heartbeat Bill”). The controversial bill outlaws abortion after a fetus’ heartbeat can be detected, which is often before many women even know they are pregnant.
“Georgia ranks #1 in maternal mortality rates. The state ranks 48th in health care coverage for women. Nearly half of the 159 counties have no OB-GYN. Instead of focusing on issues that affect Georgia women, Republicans are supporting measures that would be harmful to our citizens.
“The Georgia House Democratic Caucus stands in firm opposition to this bill. Citizens must make their voices heard.
“Call, email and visit your State Senator today. This bill is bad for women; this bill is bad for Georgia. We can work together to stop it.”
State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) added the following statement:
“The Heartbeat Bill is an outright attack on women and reproductive health in our state. As a woman who has a daughter and is currently expecting her second, I am saddened to see our Georgia General Assembly disregard women’s voices and experiences. This bill is not the way to move Georgia forward.”
For media interviews with members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus, please contact Tenisha Taylor Bell at Tenisha@PerfectPitchMediaGroup.com or call 678-429-4254.
Representative Erica Thomas represents the citizens of District 39, which includes portions of Cobb County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2014 and currently serves as House Minority Caucus Vice Chairman. She also serves on the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, Juvenile Justice, Retirement and Science and Technology committees.
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Rep. Thomas to Host Foster Care Appreciation Day at the Georgia Aquarium
ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) today announced that she will visit the Georgia Aquarium with 150 foster children and 70 foster parents on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The private excursion will be sponsored by the Georgia Aquarium, and Rep. Thomas will partner with CHRIS 180 for the event. Continue reading “Rep. Thomas to Host Foster Care Appreciation Day at the Georgia Aquarium”