ATLANTA (May 2, 2024) — On Friday, May 3, 2024, at 10 a.m., the Senate Special Committee on Investigations, chaired by Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens), will hold its third hearing.
Continue reading “Senate Special Committee on Investigations to Hold Third Hearing”Sen. Elena Parent, Reps. Mary Margaret Oliver, Omari Crawford and to Hold Legislative Town Hall
ATLANTA – State Senator Elena Parent (D-Atlanta) long with State Representatives Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) and Omari Crawford (D-Decatur) will host a legislative town hall to recap the 2024 legislative session and discuss election season issues on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 7-8 p.m. at Decatur City Hall.
The event is open to the public. You can also register to attend the town hall via Zoom using the link here.
Submit questions in advance here.
WHO: Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur)
Rep. Omari Crawford (D-Decatur)
Sen. Elena Parent (D-Atlanta)
WHAT: Legislative Town Hall
WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
7-8 p.m.
WHERE: Decatur City Hall
509 N McDonough Street
Decatur, GA 30030
Sen. Elena Parent serves as Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus. She represents the 42nd Senate District which includes portions of DeKalb County. She may be reached at 404.456.5109 or via email at elena.parent@senate.ga.gov
Representative Mary Margaret Oliver represents the citizens of District 82, which includes portions of DeKalb County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2002 and currently serves as the Secretary of the Public Health Committee. She also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources and the Governmental Affairs, Judiciary, Juvenile Justice and the Technology and Infrastructure Innovation committees.
Representative Omari Crawford represents the citizens of District 84, which includes portions of DeKalb County. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 and currently serves on the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, Intragovernmental Coordination and Judiciary committees.
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Senate Democratic Caucus to Hold Press Conference on Medicaid Expansion
ATLANTA (March 14, 2024) — Today, Democratic Leader Sen. Gloria Butler (D–Stone Mountain) and members of the Senate Democratic Caucus will hold a press conference on Medicaid expansion upon the adjournment of the Senate Committee on Rules.
Continue reading “Senate Democratic Caucus to Hold Press Conference on Medicaid Expansion”Senators Elena Parent and Sally Harrell to Hold Press Conference on Legislation to Establish Voluntary “No Sell” Firearms List
ATLANTA (March 12, 2024) — Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 13th, Democratic Caucus Chair Sen. Elena Parent (D–Atlanta) and Sen. Sally Harrell (D–Atlanta) will hold a press conference to discuss Senate Bill 522, also known as Donna’s Law. Senators Parent and Harrell will be joined by Chelsea Piatt from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Dr. Peter Ash from Emory University’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The press conference will follow a hearing on the measure in the Senate Committee on Public Safety.
Continue reading “Senators Elena Parent and Sally Harrell to Hold Press Conference on Legislation to Establish Voluntary “No Sell” Firearms List”Sen. Ed Harbison to Host Special Ceremony in honor of the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame
ATLANTA (March 12, 2024)— Today, Sen. Ed Harbison (D–Columbus)will preside over a distinguished ceremony today, paying tribute to the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame (GMVHOF). The event will feature a dedication ceremony for the GMVHOF and the unveiling of the Class of 2023. Distinguished guests include Governor Brian P. Kemp and Speaker Jon Burns.
EVENT DETAILS:
• Date: Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
• Time: 1:30 p.m.
• Location: North Atrium Stairs, Georgia State Capitol, 206 Washington St., Atlanta, GA 30334
• This Event is Open to the Public.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
The ceremony will commence with the dedication of the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame, followed by the induction of 15 veterans. These new inductees will join the ranks of 177 remarkable Georgians previously honored for their bravery and selflessness. This event is a testament to the enduring legacy and valor of Georgia’s military veterans.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request members of the media to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Sam White at the Senate Press Office (Sam.White@senate.ga.gov).
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Sen. Ed Harbison serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on State Institutions and Property. He represents the 15th Senate District, which includes Chattahoochee, Macon, Marion, Schley, Talbot and Taylor counties, as well as a portion of Muscogee County. He may be reached at 404.656.0074 or via email at ed.harbison@senate.ga.gov.