ATLANTA (January 23, 2026) — On Wednesday, January 28, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) and Rep. Carl Gilliard (D–Savannah) will host a “Saving Lives Day” press conference to highlight legislation aimed at improving public safety in Georgia.
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ATLANTA (January 22, 2026) — On Tuesday, January 27, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) will hold Homeowners’ Association (HOA), Condominium Owners’ Association (COA), and Property Owners’ Association (POA) Day at the State Capitol.
MEETING DETAILS:
- Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Location: 125 State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
- This event is open to the public.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Sen. James invites constituents to share community association issues and work with lawmakers to make owning a home a smoother process. She has also sponsored three bills during the 2025 Legislative Session to improve transparency and safeguard property owners from predatory associations. Senate Bill 106 would allow local governments to impose rent regulations, while Senate Bills 107 and 108 would provide protections for community association members and offer alternatives to legal involvement in the event of disputes. Sen. James intends to explore these legislative avenues while also hearing from residents who wish to share their lived experiences.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
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Sen. Donzella James serves as Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs. She represents the 28th Senate District, which includes portions of Cobb, Douglas and Fulton counties. She may be reached by phone at (404) 463-1379 or by email at Donzella.James@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Donzella James Hosts Community Outreach Event to Distribute Essential Items to People Experiencing Homelessness
ATLANTA (January 13, 2025) — On Sunday, December 7, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) hosted a community outreach event to provide blankets, hygiene kits and other essential items to individuals experiencing homelessness throughout the metro Atlanta area. At the event, volunteers, community partners and local leaders came together to connect attendees with resources for food, shelter and health services.
Continue reading “Sen. Donzella James Hosts Community Outreach Event to Distribute Essential Items to People Experiencing Homelessness”Senate Committee on Urban Affairs to Hold Second Meeting on HOAs
ATLANTA (October 28, 2025) — On Wednesday, October 29,at 11:00 a.m., the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs, chaired by Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta), will hold a second meeting to evaluate current homeowners’ associations (HOAs) regulations.
MEETING DETAILS:
- Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Location: 450 State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30334
- Open to the Public: This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
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Sen. Donzella James serves as Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs. She represents the 28th Senate District, which includes portions of Cobb, Douglas and Fulton counties. She may be reached at (404) 463-1379 or by email at donzella.james@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Donzella James Holds Committee Meeting to Discuss HOA and Rent Regulations
ATLANTA (September 23, 2025) — On September 18, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta), as the Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs, held a meeting to discuss rent control and homeowners’ association (HOA) regulations. The committee also heard from concerned Georgians about problems they have faced in their community associations, particularly regarding rent, fines, liens and foreclosures.
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