Senator James Announces Funding for South Fulton Transportation Infrastructure

ATLANTA (July 1, 2010) – State Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) worked closely with Governor Sonny Perdue’s office to produce a $1.5 million grant for the expansion of Oakley Industrial Boulevard in South Fulton County.  South Fulton is one of eight Community Improvement Districts (CID) that will receive transportation funding from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank. CID projects are designed to improve mobility and congestion in Metro Atlanta high traffic business centers.

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Senator James Claims Victory for Mortgage Loan Originators

ATLANTA (May 21, 2010) – Georgia’s mortgage loan originators now have additional time to comply with the federal  S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 certification regulations thanks to the efforts of Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park).  James, and loan originators from her district, met with the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance this week to propose an extension for certification requirements from April 31, 2010 to July 31, 2010.  James worked diligently to extend the deadline after learning that many of her constituents were unaware of the new federal requirements.

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Honorable Senator James announces Press Conference to Save Georgia Jobs

ATLANTA (May 14, 2010) – In an effort to prevent countless mortgage loan originators from losing their jobs, State Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) will host a press conference on Tuesday, May 18 to announce her efforts to secure an extension of the certification deadline that is threatening to put Georgians out of work.  In January, loan originators were given only two months to comply with new federal certification requirements, and James is encouraging the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance to grant an extension until the end of this year.

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