ATLANTA (Sept. 15, 2010) – State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) formally requested Wednesday that the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) conduct a comprehensive safety study of the state’s gas pipeline infrastructure.  In an official letter to Commissioner Chuck Eaton, Fort urged the PSC to undertake the study in the wake of last week’s tragic explosion of a gas pipeline in San Bruno, CA.

Fort’s letter to Commissioner Eaton reads in part:

“I urge you to initiate a safety study of natural gas pipelines in Georgia as soon as possible.  The study should involve the types of pipelines installed, the age of pipelines, and the need to replace pipelines as is occurring in other states, among other things.

The recent explosion of a gas pipeline in San Bruno, California illustrates how dangerous these pipelines are. Since 1990, more than 2,800 gas pipeline accidents have been reported with over a third causing death.  As you know, the issue of natural gas pipeline safety has become critical in my district since Georgia Power is placing a 36 inch natural gas pipeline in the heart of many neighborhoods.  It is important that we determine the safety of pipelines in order to protect the citizens of Georgia.”

Read Sen. Fort’s letter to Georgia PSC Commissioner Chuck Eaton

Sen. Vincent Fort represents the 39th Senate District which includes a portion of Fulton County.  He may be reached at his office at the Capitol at 404.656.5091, by cell phone at 404.287.7116.

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
September 15, 2010
For Information Contact:
Matt Colvin, Broadcast Specialist
matthew.colvin@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028

WHAT:           State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) will join Derrick Boazman, former Atlanta Public Schools Superintendant Jerome Harris, DeKalb County Board Member Eugene Walker and other community activist for the, “Are our schools failing our children or are our children failing our schools” panel tomorrow. Participants will discuss the Atlanta Public Schools CRCT cheating scandal, vouchers, community involvement and student achievement. 

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WHAT:           State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) will join the Grady Coalition for a candlelight vigil at Grady Hospital tonight.  August 31 marks the last day Grady Hospital will provide treatment for 40 patients.  Vigil participants will light candles in memory of those who have passed, and for the future fatalities that will occur due to the closure of the clinic.

WHO:             State Senator Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta)

                        Grady Coalition

WHEN:           Tuesday, Augusts 31

                        8:30 p.m.

WHERE:        Grady Hospital

                        80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE

                       Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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Sen. Vincent Fort represents the 39^th Senate District which includes a portion of Fulton County.  He may be reached at his office at the Capitol at 404.656.5091, by cell phone at 404.287.7116.

WHAT:           Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) and the Grady Coalition of Concerned Citizens will host a rally at Grady Hospital to protest the end of dialysis treatment for 40 patients.  These individuals will be forced to find alternative treatment facilities after Aug. 31. This rally marks the second day of events regarding the end of services to the patients.  

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ATLANTA (Aug. 18, 2010)-Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) made the following statement today regarding the CRCT testing scandal and the release of related documents:

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