ATLANTA (Dec. 6, 2010) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) will be honored by the Progressive States Network with the 2010 State Progressive Leader Award. Orrock will be presented with this award at the Legislative Leadership Retreat in Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 7 for her ongoing exemplary public service and vision across the progressive community. Continue reading “Sen. Orrock to be Honored by Progressive States Network”
Sen. Orrock Honors Pulitzer Prize Author Douglas Blackmon in the Senate
ATLANTA (April 20, 2010) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) today presented Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Atlanta journalist Douglas Blackmon with a Senate Resolution commending his achievements in journalism. Author of “Slavery by Another Name,” Blackmon is The Wall Street Journal’s bureau chief in Atlanta and a celebrated writer on race in America.
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Sen. Orrock to Recognize Pulitzer Prize Author Douglas Blackmon in Senate Chamber
ATLANTA (April 19, 2010) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) will recognize Pulitzer Prize-winning author Douglas Blackmon in the Senate Chamber tomorrow. Author of “Slavery by Another Name,” Blackmon currently serves as The Wall Street Journal’s bureau chief in Atlanta. Orrock will present Blackmon with a Senate Resolution honoring his many achievements in journalism.
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Working Families Legislative Caucus sounds Alarm on Budget Crisis and Calls for Common Sense Relief Remedies
WHAT: Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta), Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone), Rep. Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City) and members of the Working Families Legislative Caucus will address the budget crisis facing Georgia during a press conference on Thursday, March 25 at 11 a.m. The caucus believes that current budget proposals balance the state’s budget on the backs of Georgia’s working families, children, sick, elderly, disabled, students, teachers and public servants. Outlining simple strategies to raise more than $1 billion in revenues, the caucus demands that the state act now to avoid cuts that will hurt millions of vulnerable Georgians.
Sen. Orrock Announces Annual Women Entrepreneurs Day in Georgia
ATLANTA (March 8, 2010) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) today announced the first Women Entrepreneurs Day in Georgia, now an annual event at the State Capitol. Recognizing Georgia’s nearly 200,000 women business owners, Women Entrepreneurs Day highlights the impact women entrepreneurs make on the state and national economy.
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