ATLANTA (January 17, 2025) — On Wednesday, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), Rep. Marvin Lim (D–Norcross) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held a joint press conference and award ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol. The event, celebrated 15 high school students who won an art contest showcasing Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites, an initiative launched by the DNR in partnership with Sen. Halpern and Rep. Lin. The winning artwork was displayed as part of Keeping Georgia Wild Day.
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ATLANTA (January 15, 2025) — On Monday, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta) was sworn in by Judge Trent Brown to serve the 39th Senate District for her third term. The Democratic Caucus also elected Sen. Halpern to serve as Democratic Vice Chair for a second term.
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ATLANTA (October 1, 2024) – In a significant move to bolster support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), has announced a new partnership between her office and the HBCU Brilliance Initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance funding, resources and opportunities for HBCUs, empowering them to continue their vital role in the community.
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ATLANTA (September 24, 2024) — On Wednesday, September 25, at 1:00 p.m., members of the Senate and House Democratic Caucuses will attend the Workers’ Rights Press Conference at the Amazon ATL6 Warehouse.
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ATLANTA (September 17, 2024) — Today, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta) released the following statement following an investigation from Georgia’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee into the 2022 death of Amber Thurman:
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