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Sen. Gail Davenport to Host 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Music Festival

ATLANTA (June 14, 2024) — Tomorrow, June 15,2024, from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Senator Gail Davenport (D–Jonesboro) and the Clayton County Black History Center will host the 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Music Festival. The event is designed to unite the community of Jonesboro to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
  • Time: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Location: Lake Spivey Recreation Center, 2300 Walt Stephens Road, Jonesboro, GA, 30236
  • This event is open to the public.

ABOUT THE CELEBRATION:         

The 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Music Festival consistently provides Metro Atlantans, specifically located in Georgia’s 44th Senate District, an opportunity to join together for an afternoon of fun and freedom.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

Media members with additional questions can click here or call (678) 215-9971 for more information.

Sen. Gail Davenport represents the 44th Senate District, including portions of Clayton and DeKalb County.  She may be reached by phone at 404.463.5260 or by email at gail.davenport@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. Frank Ginn Appointed to Serve on Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee

ATLANTA (May 30, 2024) – Georgia State Senator Frank Ginn (R–Danielsville) has been appointed to serve on the Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee, in accordance with Senate Resolution 786. The committee – aimed at fortifying Georgia’s leadership in the forestry, timber and forest products industries – will also include Senate President Pro Tempore and Committee Chairman John F. Kennedy (R–Macon), Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R–Dahlonega), Sen. Russ Goodman (R–Cogdell), Sen. Larry Walker III (R–Perry), and Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta).

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Sen. Chuck Payne Appointed to Lead Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing

ATLANTA (May 29, 2024) — Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton) has been appointed to Chair the Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. The committee will also include Sen. Ed Harbison (D–Columbus), Sen. Josh McLaurin (D–Sandy Springs), Sen. Shawn Still (R–Johns Creek) and Sen. Rick Williams (R–Milledgeville).

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