ATLANTA (October 8, 2021) |Last week, the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), comprising of 68 house and senate members from across the state, held its Annual Legislative Conference and Inaugural Heritage Gala at the historic Georgian Terrace and the fabulous Fox Theatre respectively.
Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Holds Annual Legislative Conference and Inaugural Heritage Gala”Sen. Tonya Anderson Issues Statement by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus on National Voter Registration Day
ATLANTA (September 28, 2021) | In response to September 28 being National Voter Registration Day, the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) Chairwoman State Senator Tonya P. Anderson (D – Lithonia) issues the following statement:
Continue reading “Sen. Tonya Anderson Issues Statement by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus on National Voter Registration Day”Sen. Nikki Merritt and Rep. Chuck Efstration Support Judicial Ruling on SB 201
Atlanta (September 28, 2021) | Last week, Superior Court Judge Laura Tate ruled that the Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner must collect property taxes without the ability to increase fees. SB 201 applies to any county that contains 14 or more municipalities and prevents county tax commissioners from negotiating contracts with cities to increase their own salary.
Continue reading “Sen. Nikki Merritt and Rep. Chuck Efstration Support Judicial Ruling on SB 201”Sen. Jason Anavitarte and Rep. Tyler Paul Smith Issue Statement on Proposed Landfill in Haralson County
ATLANTA (September 24, 2021) | Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) and Rep. Tyler Paul Smith (R – Bremen) have issued the following joint statement in opposition to a proposed landfill in Haralson County:
Continue reading “Sen. Jason Anavitarte and Rep. Tyler Paul Smith Issue Statement on Proposed Landfill in Haralson County”Sen. Emanuel Jones on the COVID-19 Pandemic
By: Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” I believe that now is the time for all people of goodwill and benevolence to seize this moment and do what is right to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We must act immediately to protect our school-aged children, family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. We must start talking to each other about the importance of vaccination. And we must be courageous and use our roles in our communities to bring forth change.
Continue reading “Sen. Emanuel Jones on the COVID-19 Pandemic”