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Sen. Emanuel Jones to Hold Press Conference on Eagle’s Landing Legislation

ATLANTA (February 5, 2018) | Sen. Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) will hold a press conference Tuesday, February 6, 2018, to urge the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee to postpone a hearing on Senate Bills 262 and 263, until more public input is received.

“When dealing with legislation that has the potential to effect the financial viability of a city, it is vital that input from all stakeholders is included before any decisions are made,” said Sen. Jones. “This legislation has the potential to impact an entire community by annexing away a large portion of Stockbridge’s commercial zones, without which Stockbridge could see a drastic loss of revenue. I am hopeful that any vote on this proposed legislation will be delayed until we can get a clearer picture of how Stockbridge residents will be effected.”

WHAT:             Press Conference

WHO:               Sen. Emanuel Jones

WHEN:             Tuesday, February 6, 2018

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

WHERE:          1st Floor Press Area, North Wing
Georgia State Capitol
206 Washington St SW
Atlanta, GA 30334

Senate Bills 262 and 263 relate to the city of Stockbridge and the proposed creation of the City of Eagle’s Landing. SB 262 would de-annex territory from the City of Stockbridge and transfer it to Eagle’s Landing. SB 263 would outline and establish the creation of the new City of Eagle’s Landing.

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For Immediate Release:
February 5, 2018

Andrew Allison, Broadcast Specialist
ines.owens@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council Annual Salute to Dr. King

ATLANTA (January 11, 2018) | Sen. Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) invites the public to attend the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council’s Annual Salute to Dr. King. Each year in January, the Martin Luther King Advisory Council, along with the Department of Community Affairs, sponsor a celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. King. This year’s event will include remarks by Georgia House of Representatives Speaker David Ralston and Kristie C. Raymer with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. The keynote speech will be delivered by Rev. Gerald Durley. Also, several awards will be presented by Sen. Jones, Chair of Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council. Continue reading “Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council Annual Salute to Dr. King”