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November 21, 2023

Sen. Emanuel Jones Announces Partnership with YMCA of Metro Atlanta to Tackle Learning Loss in South DeKalb

ATLANTA (Nov. 21, 2023) — Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur), is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership between the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, the State of Georgia and the Department of Family and Child Services (DFACS). The partnership is aimed at mitigating learning loss and bolstering youth achievement among low-income Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) families in South DeKalb during out-of-school time.

October 12, 2023

Senator Emanuel Jones Appointed to Georgia Council for the Arts

ATLANTA (October 12, 2023) | Governor Brian Kemp recently announced the appointment of Senator Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) to the Georgia Council for the Arts.

October 2, 2023

Senator Emanuel Jones Secures DHS Funding for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta

ATLANTA (October 2, 2023) | Last month, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta was announced as a recipient of grant funding from the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS). The grant will be used to address youth learning loss within the South DeKalb community.

July 25, 2023

Sen. Emanuel Jones Urges Attorney General to Investigate Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary

ATLANTA (July 25, 2023) | This week, Senator Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) urged Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the practices and leadership at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary located in Locust Grove, Georgia.

June 2, 2023

Sen. Emanuel Jones Appointed to Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages

ATLANTA (June 2, 2023) | On Wednesday, Senator Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) was appointed to serve as a member of the Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages by Lt. Governor Burt Jones.