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Sen. Jason Esteves and Rep. Phil Olaleye to Host Press Conference Urging State Lawmakers to Invest in Georgia Public Schools

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.

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Sen. RaShaun Kemp Introduces Legislation to Ban Use of Three-Cueing System

ATLANTA (February 5, 2025) — This week, Sen. RaShaun Kemp (D–South Fulton) introduced legislation that would ban schools from using the three-cueing system in educational materials for teaching reading. The three-cueing method relies on meaning, structure and syntax, and visual cues to help students identify words. Senate Bill 93, which has bipartisan support, would also establish rules for curricula in state-approved educator preparation programs.

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Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II and Sen. Sally Harrell to Hold Press Conference on Protecting Reproductive Freedom

ATLANTA (February 4, 2025) — On Wednesday, February 5, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) and Sen. Sally Harrell (D–Atlanta) will hold a press conference on Senate Resolution 84. SR 84 proposes a constitutional amendment that would aim to protect access to abortion. It also aims to protect both those who seek an abortion and those who assist a pregnant individual in accessing an abortion from prosecution.

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Sen. Kenya Wicks Appointed Deputy Whip for the Democratic Caucus

ATLANTA (February 4, 2025) — Freshman Senator Kenya Wicks (D– Fayette) was recently appointed Deputy Whip of the Senate Minority Caucus

Sen. Kenya Wicks expressed enthusiasm at the appointment: “Serving as Deputy Whip as a freshman Senator is truly an honor. I greatly appreciate this vote of confidence from my fellow party members, and I want to thank Minority Whip Sen. Kim Jackson for this appointment. I am ready to get to work for this caucus by assisting with advocacy, planning for the rest of session and following through with our priorities.”

The full leadership board for the Minority Caucus includes:

Minority Leader – Sen Harold Jones, II – District 22 (Augusta)

Minority Whip – Sen. Kim Jackson – District 41 (Stone Mountain)

Minority Caucus Chair – Sen. Elena Parent – District 44 (Atlanta)

Minority Caucus Vice Chair – Sen. Sonya Halpern – District 39 (Atlanta)

Minority Caucus Finance Chair – Sen. Jason Esteves – District 35 (Atlanta)

Minority Caucus Secretary – Sen. Nan Orrock – District 36 (Atlanta)

Minority Deputy Whip – Sen. Kenya Wicks – District 34 (Fayetteville)

Sen. Wicks was also elected as the Vice Chair of the Clayton County Senate Delegation. Senators representing Clayton County include Sen. Gail Davenport (D–Jonesboro), Sen. Elena Parent (D–Atlanta) and Sen. Kenya Wicks (D–Fayette). The Senate Delegation of Clayton County collaborates to serve the best interests of Clayton County Residents.

The full leadership board for the Clayton County Delegation includes:

Chair – Sen Gail Davenport – District 17 (Jonesboro)

Vice Chair – Sen. Kenya Wicks – District 34 (Fayetteville)

Secretary – Sen. Elena Parent – District 44 (Atlanta)

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Sen. Kenya Wicks represents the 34th Senate District, which includes portions of Clayton and Fayette Counties. She may be reached by email at Kenya.Wicks@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. Ed Harbison to Participate in 2025 College Tour Press Conference

ATLANTA (February 4, 2025) — On Tuesday, February 4, at 1:00 p.m., Senator Ed Harbison (D–Columbus) will join House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley (D–Columbus), House Minority Caucus Chairwoman (D–Atlanta), Rep. Anne Allen Westbrook (D–Savannah) and Rep. Tremaine “Teddy” Reese (D–Columbus) for a 2025 College Tour Press Conference.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Where: 203 Coverdell Legislative Office Building, 18 Capitol Square, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 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.

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Sen. Ed Harbison serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on State Institutions and Property. He represents the 15th Senate District, which includes Chattahoochee, Macon, Marion, Schley, Talbot and Taylor counties, as well as a portion of Muscogee County. He may be reached at 404.656.0074 or via email at ed.harbison@senate.ga.gov.