ATLANTA (February 26, 2019) | Senate Bill 9, sponsored by Sen. Harold Jones II (D – Augusta), received favorable consideration from the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday. SB 9 would create a new, distinct crime of sexual extortion. Continue reading “Senate Bill 9 Passes Committee”
Sen. Bruce Thompson Recognizes Big Door Vineyards at the State Capitol
ATLANTA (February 25, 2019) | This morning, Sen. Bruce Thompson (R – White) presented a Senate Resolution recognizing Big Door Vineyards and its success at the local, state and national level. Ray Parker, Shay Kauffman and Rodney Alldredge were present to receive Senate Resolution 25 in the Senate Chamber of the Georgia Capitol. Continue reading “Sen. Bruce Thompson Recognizes Big Door Vineyards at the State Capitol”
Senate Bill 67 Passes the Senate
ATLANTA (February 22, 2019) | Today, Senate Bill 67, sponsored by Senator Dean Burke (R – Bainbridge), unanimously passed the Senate. Continue reading “Senate Bill 67 Passes the Senate”
Sen. Donzella James to Host African Diaspora Day at the Capitol
ATLANTA (February 22, 2019) | Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) will host African Diaspora Day at the Capitol on Monday, February 25, 2019 in the Capitol Rotunda. This event will feature a conversation on diaspora policy and the Diaspora and Friends of the Diaspora Impact Recognition Awards. Sen. James encourages all who attend to bring cultural dishes representing an African country. Continue reading “Sen. Donzella James to Host African Diaspora Day at the Capitol”
Sen. Donzella James Announces Funds to Extinguish Fire in City of South Fulton
ATLANTA (February 22, 2019) | Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) recently announced that Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has identified state funds to help extinguish a fire in an unpermitted landfill in the City of South Fulton. Continue reading “Sen. Donzella James Announces Funds to Extinguish Fire in City of South Fulton”