ATLANTA (January 13, 2015) | Earlier today, an inter-faith coalition of clergy hosted at the Capitol by Senator Nan Orrock (D—Atlanta) presented a letter urging Georgia lawmakers to oppose the “religious freedom” bills proposed in the state legislature. Continue reading “Local Clergy Unite To Oppose “Religious Freedom” Bills”
Sen. Josh McKoon Announces A Measure That Would Lower the Minimum Age To Be A Georgia State Senator
ATLANTA (January 12, 2015) | Today, Sen. Josh McKoon (R- Columbus) announced his intentions to propose an amendment to the Georgia constitution. The amendment would lower the required minimum age to serve as a Georgia State Senator from 25 to 21. Continue reading “Sen. Josh McKoon Announces A Measure That Would Lower the Minimum Age To Be A Georgia State Senator”
Sen. Harold Jones II Sworn In As Georgia State Senator
ATLANTA (January 12, 2015) | As one of the first acts of the 153rd Georgia General Assembly, former Augusta solicitor general Harold Jones II was sworn in as the state senator for the 22nd Senate district of Georgia. His district includes the City of Augusta and portions of Richmond County. Continue reading “Sen. Harold Jones II Sworn In As Georgia State Senator”
State Senator-Elect P.K. Martin Applauds Grayson and Snellville on Efforts to Give Hunger the Boot
ATLANTA (January 9, 2015) | Senator-elect P.K. Martin (R – Lawrenceville) today applauded the joint efforts by the cities of Grayson and Snellville to fight hunger and help those in need in our local community and encouraged local residents to join the challenge. Continue reading “State Senator-Elect P.K. Martin Applauds Grayson and Snellville on Efforts to Give Hunger the Boot”
Sen. Vincent Fort to Kick Off “Moral Sunday” as Part of Moral Monday Movement
ATLANTA (Jan. 9, 2014) | Sen. Vincent Fort (D- Atlanta) will join Moral Monday Georgia SUNDAY, Jan. 11, 2015 at 10:45 am to make a presentation at Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church to inform public of the Moral Monday Movement. The “Moral Sunday” presentation will take place during regularly scheduled church service.
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