ATLANTA (October 28, 2015) | State Senator Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) recently held a commemorative ceremony to honor Georgia’s Vietnam War veterans residing in Senate District 34 at Lakewin Christian Center International. Distinguished service members were awarded the Vietnam Certificate of Honor, a program created by The Georgia Department of Veterans Service in partnership with the Office of Governor Nathan Deal in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Continue reading “Sen. Valencia Seay Holds Commemorative Ceremony Honoring Georgia’s Vietnam War Veterans”
Sen. Vincent Fort to Join Peoplestown Residents at City Hall for All Night Sleep In Protest
ATLANTA (October 22, 2015) | Sen. Vincent Fort (D- Atlanta) will attend an all night sleep in protest to support the Atlanta neighborhood of Peoplestown, TODAY, October 22, 2015 beginning at 6:30 p.m., encouraging City Hall to find a suitable solution for residents that doesn’t displace them or destroy their homes. Although city officials have agreed to abandon plans to demolish 93-year-old Ms. Mattie Jackson’s home, other residents still face similar challenges with no plans to leave the community they helped create. Continue reading “Sen. Vincent Fort to Join Peoplestown Residents at City Hall for All Night Sleep In Protest”
Sen. Greg Kirk to Attend Meeting of Senate Women’s Adequate Healthcare Study Committee in Tifton
ATLANTA (October 16, 2015) | Sen. Greg Kirk (R- Americus) will attend the third meeting of the Senate Women’s Adequate Healthcare Study Committee, Chaired by Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford), on Monday, October 26, 2015, at 9 a.m. at the Tift Regional Health System in Tifton, GA. Continue reading “Sen. Greg Kirk to Attend Meeting of Senate Women’s Adequate Healthcare Study Committee in Tifton”
Senator Michael Rhett Visits Bright Beginnings Preschool in Recognition of Georgia Pre-K Week
ATLANTA (October 13, 2015) | Senator Michael Rhett (D-Marietta) read to a group of students at the Bright Beginnings Preschool on Wednesday, October 7, in celebration of Georgia Pre-K Week. This year’s fifth annual Georgia Pre-K Week ran from Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 9. Continue reading “Senator Michael Rhett Visits Bright Beginnings Preschool in Recognition of Georgia Pre-K Week”
Senator Dean Burke Visits Jones Wheat Elementary in Recognition of Georgia Pre-K Week
ATLANTA (October 9, 2015) | Senator Dean Burke (R- Bainbridge) read to a group of students at Jones Wheat Elementary on Monday, October 5, in celebration of Georgia Pre-K Week. This year’s fifth annual Georgia Pre-K Week ran from Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 9. Continue reading “Senator Dean Burke Visits Jones Wheat Elementary in Recognition of Georgia Pre-K Week”