Rep. Viola Davis Announces Inaugural Community Activist Day at the Capitol Award Recipients

ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) announced today that members of Restore DeKalb, including Joel Edwards, Sandra Holmes, Willie Pringle, Debra Greenwood and Dr. Ed Williams, are the award recipients for the 2021 Community Activist Day at the Capitol. Rep. Davis recently introduced House Resolution 377 during the 2021 legislative session to establish March 29, 2021, as Community Activist Day at the Capitol to recognize these individuals.

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Georgia Legislators Introduce Legislation to Increase Georgia Department of Labor Accountability, Call for Resignation of Commissioner Butler

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Donna McLeod (D-Lawrenceville), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) recently co-sponsored legislation to increase accountability within the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) and call for the resignation of GDOL Commissioner Mark Butler. These legislators also support a recently filed writ of mandamus which seeks to instate a State Advisory Council to improve the department’s operations.

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Rep. Viola Davis Introduces Legislation to Improve Government Transparency, Supports “Sunshine Week”

ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) recently introduced House Bills 167 and 758 to increase government transparency in Georgia. Rep. Davis seeks to make the public aware of her legislation during “Sunshine Week,” which is a national, nonpartisan initiative that promotes government transparency.

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Rep. Viola Davis Awards Gwendolyn Stegall with Yellow Rose/Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award

ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) today announced that she has selected Gwendolyn Stegall as a recipient of the Yellow Rose/Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award. Rep. Davis will present Stegall with the award on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

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Georgia House Democratic Caucus to Host “Understanding the Department of Labor” Virtual Event Today

ATLANTA – State Representatives William Boddie (D-East Point) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) will host the “Understanding the Department of Labor” virtual event TODAY, Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. To participate in this virtual town hall meeting, please contact kimberly.romaine@house.ga.gov.

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