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Sen. Donzella James to Host African Diaspora Day at the Capitol

ATLANTA (March 17, 2016) | Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) sponsored Senate Resolution 1218 to name Tuesday, March 22, 2016 as African Diaspora Day at the state Capitol. In celebration of the resolution, Sen. James will be hosting “A Taste of Africa in the Diaspora: Showcasing the Rich Heritage and Culture of the African Diaspora” from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in room 216 of the Capitol. Continue reading “Sen. Donzella James to Host African Diaspora Day at the Capitol”

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Sen. Donzella James Seeks to Make Youth Football Safer with the Passage of Senate Bill 176

ATLANTA (March 18, 2015) | Last week, Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) led the passage of Senate Bill 176 through the State Senate. SB 176 will strongly encourage youth athletes participating in organized football to wear helmets with a minimum of four stars on the Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings scale. Continue reading “Sen. Donzella James Seeks to Make Youth Football Safer with the Passage of Senate Bill 176”

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Sen. Donzella James Champions Georgia’s Youth with Passage of Senate Bill 35

ATLANTA (March 13, 2015)  |  This week, Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) led the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 35 through the State Senate. SB 35 provides that a child under six years old in a car unattended, or under the supervision of a child younger than 13 years old, will be charged with cruelty to a child in the third degree, given that the child is at substantial risk of harm to health. Continue reading “Sen. Donzella James Champions Georgia’s Youth with Passage of Senate Bill 35”