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Rep. Vernon Jones Attends President Trump’s Event to Announce Transportation Initiatives in Georgia

ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) today attended President Donald Trump’s event at the UPS freight hub in Hapeville, Georgia, during which President Trump announced his plans to introduce policies that seek to expedite transportation projects in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Vernon Jones Attends President Trump’s Event to Announce Transportation Initiatives in Georgia”

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Rep. Vernon Jones to Participate in President Trump’s Roundtable Discussion on Law Enforcement and Community Relations

ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) will visit the White House to meet with President Donald Trump and participate in the president’s roundtable discussion on law enforcement and community relations today, Monday, July 13, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Vernon Jones to Participate in President Trump’s Roundtable Discussion on Law Enforcement and Community Relations”

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Rep. Vernon Jones Issues Statement on Atlanta City Council Police Reform Efforts, Use of Force Ordinance

ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) today issued the following statement regarding the Atlanta City Council’s recent adoption of a local ordinance which would amend the Atlanta Police Department’s procedures to incorporate various alternatives to use of force: Continue reading “Rep. Vernon Jones Issues Statement on Atlanta City Council Police Reform Efforts, Use of Force Ordinance”

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Rep. Viola Davis Announces Passage of DeKalb County Ethics Legislation

ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage to House Bill 1243 on the last day of the 2020 legislative session on Friday, June 26. Rep. Davis, who was appointed chair of the DeKalb County House Ethics Committee, sponsored HB 1243, which would update codes for the DeKalb County Board of Ethics and will be placed on a local ballot as a referendum in November 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Viola Davis Announces Passage of DeKalb County Ethics Legislation”