ATLANTA (March 19, 2015) | Last week, Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) sponsored Senate Resolution 441 honoring Ms. Gladys Knight and dedicating a portion of Peachtree Street in her name. SR 441 passed the senate unanimously. Continue reading “Sen. Donzella James Dedicates Portion of Peachtree Street to Gladys Knight”
Sen. Valencia Seay Urges Congress to Rename Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala.
ATLANTA (March 19, 2015) | State Senator Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) recently sponsored Senate Resolution 453 which calls on the United States’ Congress to rename the Edmund Pettus bridge as the Edmund Pettus-John Lewis Bridge. Continue reading “Sen. Valencia Seay Urges Congress to Rename Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala.”
Sen. Frank Ginn and Mayor Nancy Denson Honor Willie “W.C.” Bolton on the Occasion of His Retirement with Senate Resolution 77
ATLANTA (March 19, 2015) | Sen. Frank Ginn (R – Danielsville), Athens Mayor Nancy Denson, and the entire board honored the retirement of Willie “W.C.” Bolton with the presentation of Senate Resolution 77 on Tuesday, March 17. Mayor Denson presented Mr. Bolton with a treasured key to the City of Athens for his dedicated and meritorious service. The presentation was held at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center Northeast Board Meeting in Athens. Bolton served for 42 years in law enforcement, including time spent as a deputy sheriff and working multiple positions in government associations. Continue reading “Sen. Frank Ginn and Mayor Nancy Denson Honor Willie “W.C.” Bolton on the Occasion of His Retirement with Senate Resolution 77”
Sen. Donzella James Seeks to Make Youth Football Safer with the Passage of Senate Bill 176
ATLANTA (March 18, 2015) | Last week, Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) led the passage of Senate Bill 176 through the State Senate. SB 176 will strongly encourage youth athletes participating in organized football to wear helmets with a minimum of four stars on the Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings scale. Continue reading “Sen. Donzella James Seeks to Make Youth Football Safer with the Passage of Senate Bill 176”
Sen. Valencia Seay Honors Constituent with Women’s Caucus 2015 ‘Servant Leadership Award’
ATLANTA (March 16, 2015) | State Senator Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) recently presented Tish Naghise, resident of Fayette County, with the Women’s Legislative Caucus 2015 ‘Servant Leadership Award.’ Continue reading “Sen. Valencia Seay Honors Constituent with Women’s Caucus 2015 ‘Servant Leadership Award’”