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. 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.
Democratic Legislators Issue Statements in Support of Vice President Harris, Call to Protect Black History in Classrooms
ATLANTA – State Representatives Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) today issued the following statements in support of Vice President Kamala Harris and urge state leaders to protect Black history curriculum in K-12 classrooms:
Reps. Carter, Scott, Davis, Schofield Serve as Panelists for GLBC Conference’s “Operation Desert Georgia” Panel
ATLANTA – State Representatives Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently participated in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus’ (GLBC) annual conference on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the EnMarket Arena in Savannah. These legislators, along with Dr. Rickie Keys, served as special guest speakers for the conference’s “Operation Desert Georgia: Food Desert, Health Desert and Credit Desert” panel session.