ATLANTA (Nov. 10, 2023) | Georgia State Senator Tonya Anderson (D-Lithonia) will lead a crucial town hall meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at Rockdale Career Academy to discuss House Bill 741. Joining Senator Anderson will be the bill’s author, Representative Rhonda Taylor (D-Conyers), and Stewart Morelli from the General Assembly’s Office of Legislative Counsel.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
- Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Rockdale Career Academy, 1064 Culpepper Dr. SW, Conyers, GA 30094
- Open to the Public: The event welcomes the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and concerns.
ABOUT HOUSE BILL 741:
House Bill 741 proposes significant changes to the governance structure of Rockdale County. The bill seeks to increase the number of county commissioners from three to five, reshape the responsibilities of the chairperson, establish residency-based commissioner districts, and introduce the position of a county manager.
Media Opportunities:
Senator Tonya Anderson and Representative Rhonda Taylor will be available to address the media and provide interviews or statements both before and after the town hall. We kindly request members of the media to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Sam White at the Senate Press Office (Sam.White@senate.ga.gov).
We encourage community members to actively participate in this important conversation regarding the future of Rockdale County’s governance. Your input and questions are highly valued as we deliberate the potential changes outlined in House Bill 741.
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Senator Tonya Anderson represents the 43rd Senate District, which includes portions of DeKalb, Newton and Rockdale County. She may be reached by email at tonya.anderson@senate.ga.gov