ATLANTA (March 14, 2025) — On Tuesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m., Chair of the Democratic Caucus, Sen. Elena Parent (D–Atlanta), will hold a town hall for a post-Crossover Day legislative update with Representatives Omari Crawford (D–Decatur) and Saira Draper (D–Atlanta).
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ATLANTA (March 4, 2025) — On Wednesday, March 5, Senate Minority Leader Sen. Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) will hold a press conference with the NAACP Defense Legal Fund, the Georgia State Conference of NAACP, the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, the ACLU of Georgia and the League of Women Voters on Senate Bill 120. SB 120 would prevent public schools, local education agencies and public postsecondary institutions from promoting, supporting, or maintaining programs or activities that advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion.
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ATLANTA (February 28, 2025) — Today, February 28, at 1:00 p.m., Sen. Nikki Merritt (D–Grayson) will host a press conference to discuss her Family and Workforce Justice Agenda. During the press conference, the senator will roll out priorities and outline her agenda for the remainder of the 2025 legislative session.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Where: Georgia State Capitol, South Steps, 206 Washington St., Atlanta, GA 30334
- This event is open to the public.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
- We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Jantz Womack at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
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Sen. Nikki Merritt represents the 9th Senate District which includes portions of Gwinnett County. She may be reached at (404) 463-2260 or via email at nikki.merritt@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Nikki Merritt to Hold Press Conference on Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Priorities
ATLANTA (February 26, 2025) — Tomorrow, February 27, 2025, from 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Senator Nikki Merritt (D–Grayson) will host a press conference to unveil and discuss the priorities of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC).
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Time: 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Location: South Steps, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
- This event is open to the public.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Jantz Womack at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
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Sen. Nikki Merritt represents the 9th Senate District which includes portions of Gwinnett County. She may be reached at 404.463.2260 or via email at nikki.merritt@senate.ga.gov
Sen. Billy Hickman to Celebrate Georgia Reads Day at State Capitol
ATLANTA (February 24, 2025) — On Tuesday, February 25, at 12:00 p.m., Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) will celebrate Georgia Reads Day with the Georgia Council on Literacy. Sen. Hickman will be joined by Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell, Rep. Chris Erwin (R–Homer) and leadership from the Georgia Council on Literacy. The 2025 Georgia READBowl champions and the Georgia Reads Community Award winners will be recognized during the event.
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