ATLANTA – Members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus Committee on Crisis in Prisons, co-chaired by State Representatives Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), will hold a hearing on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 1 p.m. in room 132 of the State Capitol. Due to space constraints, in-person attendance will be limited to members of the media, state officials and pre-approved witnesses. All other attendees may participate in this meeting virtually via Zoom; for Zoom access, please click here.
Georgia House Democratic Caucus to Host Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Criminal Justice Reform, COVID-19 Impact
ATLANTA – The Georgia House Democratic Caucus, led by Minority Leader James Beverly (D-Macon), will host a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. To participate in this virtual town hall meeting, please contact kimberly.romaine@house.ga.gov.
Democratic State Legislators Introduce Legislation to End Felony Disenfranchisement in Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representatives Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs), Bee Nguyen (D-Atlanta), Gregg Kennard (D-Lawrenceville), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Rebecca Mitchell (D-Snellville) and Erick Allen (D-Smyrna) today filed legislation to end felony disenfranchisement in Georgia. These Democratic state legislators will hold a press conference to discuss the legislation TODAY, Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis mural in Atlanta (219 Auburn Ave NE). At the press conference, the bill sponsors will be joined by community leaders and activists and will give remarks about the significance of ending felony disenfranchisement.
Rep. McLaurin, Members of Georgia House Democratic Caucus Send Letter to Call for Investigation of Safety in Georgia Prisons
ATLANTA – State Representative Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs), along with the other first-term members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus, today sent a letter to Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Timothy C. Ward to call for an investigation into allegations of a breakdown in order and safety in Georgia’s prisons. Continue reading “Rep. McLaurin, Members of Georgia House Democratic Caucus Send Letter to Call for Investigation of Safety in Georgia Prisons”
Rep. Scott Commends Georgia House Democratic Caucus Freshmen Legislators on 2019-2020 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) commends the Georgia House Democratic Caucus’ (GHDC) freshmen legislators for completing their second legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly’s 2019-2020 legislative term. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Commends Georgia House Democratic Caucus Freshmen Legislators on 2019-2020 Legislative Term”