Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (Dec. 8, 2009) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) in a press conference today at the State Capitol announced legislation that will limit the abuse of zero-tolerance discipline policies in schools. He prefiled the bill in preparation for the 2010 Legislative Session, which begins January 11.
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ATLANTA (May 7, 2009) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) was recently honored as Legislator of the Year by the Organization of DeKalb Educators (ODE). Sen. Jones is a two-time recipient of the award having previously earned the title in 2006, making this the first time in history the award has been given to a legislator twice.
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ATLANTA – (January 16, 2009) State Senator Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) held a press conference today urging President-Elect Barack Obama to issue an executive order granting ethnic minority automobile dealers immediate financial assistance and access to funding through the Small Business Administration (SBA). A successful auto dealer himself, Sen. Jones owns one of the largest African-American owned businesses in Atlanta.
ATLANTA (January 5, 2009) – The Senate Local Sales Tax Collection Study Committee met at the Capitol for the final time today and introduced a draft legislation entitled the “Local Tax Collection Act.” The Act would allow local governments to choose their preferred method of sales tax collection.
ATLANTA – (December 18, 2008) Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) was interviewed by FOX Sports this week regarding his leadership in changing Georgia sex offender laws so they are appropriately applied to the crimes committed. The cases of Marcus Dixon and Genarlow Wilson, both charged with sexual offenses after having teenage consensual sex, demonstrated the need for sentencing reform. Dixon now plays for the Dallas Cowboys. Sen. Jones’ interview will air this Sunday, December 21 at 12:00 p.m. on the Fox Sports network.
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