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Senator Curt Thompson Participates in Purim Holiday Celebration

WHAT:           State Sen. Curt Thompson (D-Norcross) will be participating in the King David Academy’s Purim Day Celebration on Sunday, February 28 from 11-3 p.m.  The holiday celebrates the deliverance of the Jews from the ancient Persian Empire, and is told in the biblical book of Ester. This free event is open to the public and will include circus performers, a petting zoo, face painting and Russian and Asian foods. Participants are also encouraged to wear traditional costumes.

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Sen. Smith Releases Legislative Report on Public Defender Standards Council

As chairman of the legislative oversight committee on the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, Sen. Preston Smith (R-Rome) today announced the release of the committee’s report that reviews the council’s standards, programs and budgets.  The committee meets throughout the year and is made up of four members from both the Senate and House.   

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Senator Fort and Community Activists Demand Action From Legislators on Foreclosures

WHAT:           State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) will join community leaders to protest home foreclosures and predatory lending at noon on Feb. 23rd at the Georgia State Capitol. Protestors will encourage lawmakers to pass legislation that ends predatory lending, and encourages banks to modify loans.  Continue reading “Senator Fort and Community Activists Demand Action From Legislators on Foreclosures”