ATLANTA (January 5, 2023) — On Friday, December 22, 2023, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) was honored with the “Legislator of the Year” award by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) during their Christmas Soirée in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the state of Georgia during the 2023 Legislative Session. As Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs and the current Senate Whip for the GLBC, Sen. James introduced and sponsored vital legislation that not only advances affordable housing and equity but also directly aligns with the core objectives of the GLBC.
Sen. Donzella James Appointed as Chair of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs
ATLANTA (January 18, 2023) | Last week, Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) was appointed Chair of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs for the 2023 Legislative Session.
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ATLANTA (November 2, 2022) On Friday, November 4, 2022, Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) and Rep. Roger Bruce (D – Atlanta) will hold a ceremony to dedicate a road sign to the late Mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson in the Senate Chamber at the Georgia State Capitol.
A previous version of this media advisory indicated the event would take place at two locations. The event will now only take place in the Senate Chamber.
WHO: Senator Donzella James (D – Atlanta) and Representative Roger Bruce (D – Atlanta)
WHAT: Ceremony to Dedicate a Road Sign in Honor of the Late Mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson
WHEN: Friday, November 4, 2022
Ceremony To Begin at 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Senate Chamber
Georgia State Capitol
206 Washington Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
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Sen. Donzella James serves as the Chairwoman of the Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee. She represents the 35th Senate District, which includes portions of Douglas and Fulton counties. She may be reached by phone at 404.463.1379 or by email at donzella.james@senate.ga.gov.
Senator Donzella James and Representative Roger Bruce to Host a Road Sign Unveiling for the Late Mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson
ATLANTA (November 1, 2022) On Friday, November 4, 2022, Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) and Rep. Roger Bruce (D – Atlanta) will hold a ceremony to dedicate a road sign to the late Mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson in the Senate Chamber at the Georgia State Capitol. Following the ceremony, the road sign will be unveiled at the interchange of I-75/I-85 and State Route 10 (John Lewis Freedom Parkway).
Continue reading “Senator Donzella James and Representative Roger Bruce to Host a Road Sign Unveiling for the Late Mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson”Sen. Donzella James to Hold a Press Conference to Discuss the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
ATLANTA (October 18, 2021) | This week, Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta), Chairwoman of the Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee, will hold a press conference to discuss the results of Georgia’s hearings regarding the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee has held three hearings previously to educate and make the provisions of ARPA transparent for the state of Georgia. During these previous meetings the committee received the following feedback from leaders, entities and taxpayers:
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