ATLANTA (April 3, 2014) | Sen. Emanuel Jones (D- Decatur), Chairman of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council, has been named the Atlanta Business League’s 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year. He has been recognized as an outstanding minority business owner who is a proven leader, evidenced by his savvy business tactics, tenacity to succeed, financial success and commitment to community service. Continue reading “Sen. Emanuel Jones to Receive Atlanta Business League’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award”
Sen. Emanuel Applauds Decision to Keep Smith-Barns Elementary Intact
ATLANTA (Feb. 14, 2014) | Sen. Emanuel Jones (D- Decatur), Chairman of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council, is pleased to announce that the Superintendent of the Henry County Board of Education has withdrawn his proposal to close Smith-Barnes Elementary. Continue reading “Sen. Emanuel Applauds Decision to Keep Smith-Barns Elementary Intact”
Georgia Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the March for Jobs and Freedom and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech
ATLANTA (August 29, 2013) – Senator Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur), Chairman of the Martin Luther King Jr. Advisory Council, recently joined State and local leaders on the top of Stone Mountain today to mark the anniversary of the historic March on Washington, and to Let Freedom Ring from Stone Mountain, as mentioned in Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech 50 years ago yesterday. Continue reading “Georgia Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the March for Jobs and Freedom and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech”
Personal Service on a Corporation Bill Signed into Law
ATLANTA (May 7, 2013) – Senator Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) recently joined Governor Nathan Deal as he signed Senate Bill 113 into law. Continue reading “Personal Service on a Corporation Bill Signed into Law”
Sen. Jones Leads Passage of Personal Service on a Corporation Bill
ATLANTA (March 7, 2013) – Senator Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) led the State Senate in the passage of Senate Bill 113 with a vote of 49-0. If signed into law, the bill would change the requirements for personal service of a summons on a corporation. Continue reading “Sen. Jones Leads Passage of Personal Service on a Corporation Bill”