ATLANTA (July 8, 2010) – Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) invites all local residents, community leaders and businesses to attend her “People Speaks” forums next week. Union City constituents will have the opportunity to meet with James on Tuesday July 13.
ATLANTA (July 1, 2010) – State Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) worked closely with Governor Sonny Perdue’s office to produce a $1.5 million grant for the expansion of Oakley Industrial Boulevard in South Fulton County. South Fulton is one of eight Community Improvement Districts (CID) that will receive transportation funding from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank. CID projects are designed to improve mobility and congestion in Metro Atlanta high traffic business centers.
ATLANTA (May 21, 2010) – Georgia’s mortgage loan originators now have additional time to comply with the federal S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 certification regulations thanks to the efforts of Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park). James, and loan originators from her district, met with the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance this week to propose an extension for certification requirements from April 31, 2010 to July 31, 2010. James worked diligently to extend the deadline after learning that many of her constituents were unaware of the new federal requirements.
ATLANTA (May 14, 2010) – In an effort to prevent countless mortgage loan originators from losing their jobs, State Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) will host a press conference on Tuesday, May 18 to announce her efforts to secure an extension of the certification deadline that is threatening to put Georgians out of work. In January, loan originators were given only two months to comply with new federal certification requirements, and James is encouraging the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance to grant an extension until the end of this year.
WHAT: State Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) invites Hapeville residents and businesses to participate in the “People Speak” forum on Thursday, May 20. This forum will give citizens a chance to discuss topics and issues that occurred during the 2010 legislative session.