ATLANTA (January 5, 2023) — On Friday, December 22, 2023, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) was honored with the “Legislator of the Year” award by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) during their Christmas Soirée in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the state of Georgia during the 2023 Legislative Session. As Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs and the current Senate Whip for the GLBC, Sen. James introduced and sponsored vital legislation that not only advances affordable housing and equity but also directly aligns with the core objectives of the GLBC.