ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) today issued a call to action in observance of the 90th birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The GLBC’s call to action is issued to all citizens and elected officials to act now to dissolve political tension in Georgia. Continue reading “The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) Issues Call to Action”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of Several House Study Committees
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of six study committees established by the House of Representatives during the 2018 legislative session. Those study committees and their respective members are: Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of Several House Study Committees”
Rep. Bennett Honors Retired Fairfield Baptist Church Pastor at the State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain) welcomed the Rev. Micheal Benton of Fairfield Baptist Church to the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Benton was joined by his wife, Dr. Y’vonne Benton, and members of the congregation, and during a reception, Rep. Bennett presented Benton with House Resolution 1753 in honor of his 40 years of service to his church and community. Continue reading “Rep. Bennett Honors Retired Fairfield Baptist Church Pastor at the State Capitol”
Rep. Bennett Champions Budget Funding for Children with Special Needs
ATLANTA— State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain) today issued the following statement regarding increased funding for occupational, physical and speech therapy providers in the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 2019) budget: Continue reading “Rep. Bennett Champions Budget Funding for Children with Special Needs”
Reps. Bennett, Carter and Kendrick Host “Back to School Zone”
ATLANTA – State Representatives Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) and Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) hosted “Back to School Zone,” a community event for students and families, on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at the Redan Recreation Center in Lithonia, Ga. The event featured a job fair for teenagers, a helmet safety clinic and free sports physicals. Continue reading “Reps. Bennett, Carter and Kendrick Host “Back to School Zone””