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Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes to Hold Community Hearing Highlighting Current Immigration Actions

ATLANTA (February 13, 2025) — On Friday, Feb. 14, at 12:00 p.m., Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D–Duluth), will hold a community hearing to highlight current immigration actions in Georgia. The hearing will also inform community members of their rights and discuss alternative paths forward for immigration policy.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025
  • Time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Georgia State Capitol, Room 450, 206 Washington St, Atlanta, GA 30334
  • This event is open to the public.

ABOUT THE MEETING:
During the hearing, Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes will meet with attorneys and representatives from various civil rights groups and community groups to discuss the issue.

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. Nabilah Islam Parkes represents the 7th Senate District, which includes a portion of Gwinnett County. She may be reached by phone at 404.463.5263 or by email at NabilahIslamParkes@senate.ga.gov.

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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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Senate Special Committee on Investigations to Hold Sixth Hearing

ATLANTA (September 9, 2024) — On Friday, September 13,at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Special Committee on Investigations, chaired by Sen. Bill Cowsert (R–Athens), will hold its sixth hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: 450 State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • Open to the Public: The event is open to the public. The committee meeting will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.
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