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January 30, 2026

Sen. Donzella James and Rep. Terry Cummings to Host Second Annual City of Mableton Day at the Capitol

ATLANTA (January 30, 2026) — On Monday, February 2, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) and Rep. Terry Cummings (D–Mableton) will host the second annual City of Mableton Day at the Capitol.

There will also be a breakfast at 9 a.m. in room 125 of the Georgia State Capitol.

January 29, 2026

Sen. Jason T. Dickerson Introduces Legislation to Expand Housing Eligibility for Disabled Veterans

ATLANTA (January 29, 2026) — Earlier this week, Sen. Jason T. Dickerson introduced Senate Bill 429, legislation that would limit monthly income requirements for 100% totally disabled veterans seeking to qualify for housing. Known as the Housing for Heroes Act, the bill would prohibit landlords from requiring income levels exceeding twice a tenant’s monthly rent.

January 28, 2026

Sen. David Lucas Introduces Senate Bill 380 to Expand Georgia Medicaid

ATLANTA (January 28, 2026) — Sen. David Lucas (D–Macon) recently introduced Senate Bill 380 to expand Medicaid statewide. Under this legislation, the state would be able to draw on federal funding to cover low-income households and extend eligibility to cover a wider range of Georgians.

January 26, 2026

Sen. Donzella James: HOA, COA, and POA Day at the Capitol Postponed Due to Weather

ATLANTA (January 26, 2026) — Organizers of HOA, COA, and POA Day at the Capitol announced today that the advocacy event scheduled for January 27, 2026, has been postponed due to weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of the public, participants, elected officials and staff.

January 26, 2026

Sen. Jason T. Dickerson Introduces Legislation to Ban Lab-Grown Meat

ATLANTA (January 26, 2026) — Recently, Sen. Jason T. Dickerson (R–Canton) introduced Senate Bill 415 to ban the production, distribution, and sale of lab-grown meat. Also known as cultured meat or cell-based meat, lab-grown meat is created by taking cells from animals and feeding them nutrients in a controlled environment.