ATLANTA (November 18, 2022) | This week, the Senate Study Committee on People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Waiver Plan Access, co-chaired by Senator Sally Harrell (D – Atlanta) and Senator John Albers (R – Roswell), held its fifth and final public hearing. Since its inception, the Committee heard testimony from dozens of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers, service providers, and advocacy groups in Atlanta, Rome, Tifton, and throughout the state via the Committee’s website.
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ATLANTA (November 17, 2022) | In response to the passing of the Georgia General Assembly Speaker of the House David Ralston, the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Chairwoman Sen. Tonya Anderson (D – Lithonia) issues the following statement:
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ATLANTA (November 14, 2022) | On Friday, November 11, the Senate Majority Caucus held elections on caucus leadership positions for the 2023-2024 Legislative Session.
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ATLANTA (November 3, 2022) | Today, Senator Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) will hold a virtual Press Conference to discuss recent events at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary.
Continue reading “REMINDER: Senator Emanuel Jones to Hold Virtual Press Conference to Discuss Recent Events at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary”NEW LOCATION: Senator Donzella James and Representative Roger Bruce to Host a Road Sign Unveiling for the Late Mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson
ATLANTA (November 2, 2022) On Friday, November 4, 2022, Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) and Rep. Roger Bruce (D – Atlanta) will hold a ceremony to dedicate a road sign to the late Mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson in the Senate Chamber at the Georgia State Capitol.
A previous version of this media advisory indicated the event would take place at two locations. The event will now only take place in the Senate Chamber.
WHO: Senator Donzella James (D – Atlanta) and Representative Roger Bruce (D – Atlanta)
WHAT: Ceremony to Dedicate a Road Sign in Honor of the Late Mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson
WHEN: Friday, November 4, 2022
Ceremony To Begin at 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Senate Chamber
Georgia State Capitol
206 Washington Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
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Sen. Donzella James serves as the Chairwoman of the Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee. She represents the 35th Senate District, which includes portions of Douglas and Fulton counties. She may be reached by phone at 404.463.1379 or by email at donzella.james@senate.ga.gov.