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Sen. Nikki Merritt to Hold Press Conference on Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Priorities

ATLANTA (February 26, 2025) — Tomorrow, February 27, 2025, from 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Senator Nikki Merritt (D–Grayson) will host a press conference to unveil and discuss the priorities of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC).

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
  • Time: 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Location: South Steps, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • This event is open to the public.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

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. Nikki Merritt represents the 9th Senate District which includes portions of Gwinnett County. She may be reached at 404.463.2260 or via email at nikki.merritt@senate.ga.gov

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Sen. Nikki Merritt Elected Chair of Georgia Legislative Black Caucus

ATLANTA (December 11, 2024) — This week,Sen. Nikki Merritt (D–Grayson) was elected Chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC). The caucus, currently the largest legislative Black caucus in the United States with 75 members, “seeks to protect the general welfare of Black people, other people of color and disadvantaged citizens of Georgia in matters of health and welfare, education, social and criminal justice, employment and economic empowerment.”

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Statement by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus on Unwarranted Drug Search of Delaware State University Women’s Lacrosse Team Bus

ATLANTA (May 12, 2022) | — In response to Liberty County Sheriff deputies unjustifiably stopping and searching a bus filled with female college students from Delaware State University, a Historically Black institution, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Chairwoman Senator Tonya Anderson issues the following statement:

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