ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) congratulate Atlanta native Coco Gauff on her recent 2023 U.S. Open women’s Grand Slam title.
State Legislators Hold Press Conference with Hog Hammock Residents, Call on McIntosh County Officials to Reconsider Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment
ATLANTA – Today, State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), State Senators Nikki Merritt (D-Grayson), Sheikh Rahman (D-Lawrenceville) and residents from Sapelo Island’s Hog Hammock community held a press conference to urge the McIntosh County Board of Commissioners to reconsider its scheduled vote on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment for the Hog Hammock District. Both residents and lawmakers discussed the effects that the amendment may have on Hog Hammock residents and the Gullah Geechee community.
Reps. Sandra Scott, Kim Schofield and Ruwa Romman to Hold Press Conference to Address Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Hog Hammock District and its Impact on Sapelo Island Residents
ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Ruwa Romman (D-Duluth) will hold a press conference to address an amendment to the McIntosh County Zoning Ordinance for the Hog Hammock District on Sapelo Island TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 10 a.m. in room 610 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.
Preserving Heritage and Rights: The Struggle of Hog Hammock on Sapelo Island
By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex)
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In the tranquil embrace of Sapelo Island, a vibrant community known as Hog Hammock exemplifies the endurance of heritage and the determination to protect ancestral lands. As this year unfolds, it is disheartening to witness the ongoing battle faced by the residents of Hog Hammock as they fight to retain their property, culture and the very heart of their existence. The challenges they face, from inadequate infrastructure to discriminatory practices, serve as a stark reminder of the persistent struggle to preserve history and uphold the rights of marginalized communities.
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Reps. Burnough, Davis, Schofield, Scott Call for Investigation Into Georgia Dept. of Labor
ATLANTA – State Representatives Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex) urge for a criminal investigation following the Georgia Department of Labor’s recent internal audit, which found that more than $105 million in unremitted funds accumulated during the tenure of the previous GDOL administration.