ATLANTA (September 4, 2024) — Today, Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur), issued the following statement on today’s shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County:
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ATLANTA (September 3, 2024) — On Thursday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage, chaired by Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur), will hold its second meeting.
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ATLANTA (May 29, 2024) — Last week, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage by Lt. Governor Burt Jones. Additional Senate members appointed to serve on the study committee include Sen. Frank Ginn (R–Danielsville), Sen. Marty Harbin (R–Tyrone), Sen. David Lucas (D–Macon) and Sen. Ben Watson (R–Savannah).
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ATLANTA (May 14, 2024) — Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) has commended the inclusion of a $50,000 allocation to the Malachi Project located in McDonough, Georgia, as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget. The Malachi Project, an after-school discipleship program, has been recognized for its impactful work in shaping the lives of young people in the community.
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ATLANTA (May 8, 2024) — Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) is proud to announce the signing of Senate Bill 10 into law by Governor Brian P. Kemp, marking a significant victory in the ongoing efforts to enhance road safety across Georgia. SB 10, sponsored by Sen. Jones, establishes an offense for knowingly attending and facilitating illegal drag races while also imposing heightened penalties for reckless driving.
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