Sen. Sheikh Rahman to Hold Press Conference on Environmental Rights

ATLANTA (Feb. 12, 2023) — On Feb. 16th, 2024, Sen. Sheikh Rahman (D-Lawrenceville), will be joined by The Georgia Coalition for the Advancement of an Environmental Justice Bill for a press conference.

EVENT DETAILS:
• Date: Friday, Feb.16th
• Time: 12:30 p.m.
• Location: Georgia State Capitol, South Steps, 206 Washington St, Atlanta, GA 30334
• The Event is Open to the Public

ABOUT THE MEETING:
They will highlight the environmental concerns in Georgia and the need for the Georgia General Assembly to address environmental concerns in Georgia. Further, there is a need for the Georgia General Assembly to address environmental degradation and the cumulative impact of environmental stressors, socioeconomic stressors, and pre-existing health conditions in overburdened communities.

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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Senator Sheikh Rahman represents the 5th Senate District which includes portions of Lawrenceville, Norcross, Duluth, Tucker, Lilburn and Peachtree Corners in Gwinnett County. He may be reached at 404.463.1318 or by email at sheikh.rahman@senate.ga.gov.

February 6, 2024

Sen. Sally Harrell and Advocates to Hold Press Conference to Get the Work Done for the IDD Community

ATLANTA (Feb. 6, 2024) — Tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 7, Sen. Sally Harrell (D-Atlanta) will hold a press conference with self-advocates, family members and service providers for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to urge the Georgia General Assembly to get the work done to fully support Georgians with IDD.

January 29, 2024

Senator Parent and Representatives Evans and Oliver to Hold Legislative Town Hall

ATLANTA (Jan. 29, 2024) — On Sunday, Feb. 4^th, Democratic Caucus Chair Sen. Elena Parent (D-Atlanta), Rep. Becky Evans (D-Atlanta) and Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) will host a legislative town hall. The purpose of this town hall is to engage with constituents and discuss important legislative issues anticipated to be addressed during the 2024 Legislative Session.

January 26, 2024

Kim Jackson Announces Upcoming Release of SPLC Report on the Intersection of Homelessness and Criminalization in Georgia

ATLANTA (January 26, 2024) — Sen. Kim Jackson of Georgia State District 41 is set to stand with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the SPLC Action Fund, as well as fellow legislators, community advocates and constituents at the Georgia State Capitol. The gathering, scheduled for January 29 at noon ET, is a call to action for the state to halt the criminalization of individuals dealing with homelessness and to implement the recommendations presented in the 2022 final report by the Senate Study Committee on Unsheltered Homelessness.

January 26, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Majority Caucus to Hold Press Conference Announcing 2024 Legislative Priorities

ATLANTA (January 26, 2024) — On Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., the Georgia Senate Majority Caucus will hold a press conference to announce their 2024 legislative priorities.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Monday, Jan. 29, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: South Steps of the Georgia State Capitol, 206 Washington St, Atlanta GA 30334

ABOUT THE PRESS CONFERENCE:

The press conference will include remarks from Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R–Dahlonega), and Senate President Pro-Tempore John F. Kennedy (R–Macon) on the 2024 Majority Caucus priorities.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

We kindly request members of the media to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Emily Leonard at the Senate Press Office (Emily.Leonard@senate.ga.gov).

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Sen. Steve Gooch serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 51st Senate District which includes Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union and Pickens counties and a portion of White County. He may be reached at 404.656.7872 or via email at steve.gooch@senate.ga.gov