ATLANTA (February 20, 2025) — This week, Sen. Jason Esteves (D–Atlanta) introduced a series of bills aimed at cutting costs for Georgia seniors and ensuring elderly Georgians have the resources they need to age with dignity, regardless of their income or zip code.
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ATLANTA (February 7, 2025)—On Monday, February 10, at 12:30 p.m., Sen. Jason Esteves (D–Atlanta) and Rep. Phil Olaleye (D–Atlanta) will hold a press conference alongside Georgia students and parents to announce their legislation to increase public education funding for K-12 students who live in poverty.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Monday, February 10, 2025
- Time: 12:30 p.m.
- Where: Georgia State Capitol, South Steps, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
- This Event is Open to the Public.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Jantz Womack at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
Senators Jason Esteves and Billy Hickman Celebrate Georgia Reads Day
ATLANTA (October 1, 2024) – Yesterday, members of the Georgia Council on Literacy, Senators Jason Esteves (D–Atlanta) and Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) celebrated Georgia Reads Day at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA (Feb. 13, 2024) – Today, the Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 439 through the Local Consent Calendar. Sponsored by Sen. Jason Esteves (D-Atlanta), the measure proposes a senior homestead exemption from City of Atlanta Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes, in the amount of $100,000 of the assessed value of the homestead. This exemption is applicable to residents of Atlanta who are 65 years of age or older, with a single or combined household income not exceeding $100,000.
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ATLANTA (Nov. 3, 2023) — Last week, the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) named Sen. Jason Esteves (D-Atlanta) and Rep. Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) Legislators of the Year.
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