ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), along with State Representatives Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Valencia Stovall (D-Forest Park), recently announced that Arts Clayton, Inc. was selected as a Cultural Facilities Grant recipient. Arts Clayton, Inc. was awarded $60,000 in grant funding for special art projects Continue reading “Clayton County Legislators Announce Grant Funding for Arts Clayton, Inc.”
Georgia Legislators Attend National Foundation for Women Legislators’ 2019 Annual Conference
ATLANTA – State Representatives Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), and Sandra Scott (D-Rex), along with City of Stockbridge Councilwoman Neat Robinson, recently attended the National Foundation for Women Legislators’ (NFWL) 2019 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The conference brought together over 100 elected women from across the country to share policy ideas, network and engage in civil discourse. Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Attend National Foundation for Women Legislators’ 2019 Annual Conference”
Rep. Scott Sponsors Legislation to Protect Civil Rights
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently sponsored legislation to protect individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations and employment opportunities. Originally, introduced during the 2019 legislative session, House Bill 19 is currently in the House Judiciary Committee to be considered during the 2020 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Sponsors Legislation to Protect Civil Rights”
Rep. Scott Receives 2019 N’zinga Woman of Esteem Excellence Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) recently received the 2019 N’zinga Woman of Esteem Excellence Award by DJ Tony Neal. Rep. Scott was presented with the award during the R&B Weekend 2019 on Saturday, September 14, 2019, in Atlanta. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Receives 2019 N’zinga Woman of Esteem Excellence Award”
Georgia Legislators Attend National Foundation of Women Legislators’ Evolution of Marijuana Policy Summit
ATLANTA – State Representatives Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia), Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and State Senator Tonya Anderson (D-Lithonia) recently attended the Evolution of Marijuana Policy Summit hosted by the National Foundation of Women Legislators (NFWL) in Denver, Colorado. The NWFL hosted a group of 30 elected women who are considering marijuana-related legalization in their state or municipality or in states where legalization has already been established. Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Attend National Foundation of Women Legislators’ Evolution of Marijuana Policy Summit”