ATLANTA – Members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC) will hold a series of “Protect Your Voting Rights” town hall meetings this month to discuss election legislation. The town hall meeting schedule, along with the locations and respective hosts, is as follows:
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Announces 2020 Legislative Priorities
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), chaired by State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), recently announced its 2020 legislative priorities in honor of Black History Month and ahead of the GLBC’s 45th annual Heritage Dinner. The GLBC, which is comprised of 65 House and Senate members, made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday, February 5. Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Announces 2020 Legislative Priorities”
Columbus Legislative Delegation to Host “Speak up Sit-in”
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Chairman of the Columbus Legislative Delegation, along with the members of the Columbus Legislative Delegation, Reps. Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus), Richard Smith (R-Columbus), Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City), John Pezold (R-Columbus) and State Senators Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) and Josh McKoon (R-Columbus), today announced that the delegation will host a “Speak up Sit-in” with students from the Muscogee County School District (MCSD) on March 14, 2018. This video conference event will give students the opportunity to have their voices heard at the State Capitol and to see their state government in action. Continue reading “Columbus Legislative Delegation to Host “Speak up Sit-in””
Rep. Derrick Jackson Named Assistant Deputy Whip for House Minority Caucus
ATLANTA – State Representative Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone) was recently appointed to serve as Assistant Deputy Whip for the House Minority Caucus. Rep. Jackson was appointed to serve on as Assistant Deputy Whip by House Minority Caucus Whip Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “Rep. Derrick Jackson Named Assistant Deputy Whip for House Minority Caucus”
Rep. Debra Bazemore Named Assistant Deputy Whip for House Minority Caucus
ATLANTA – State Representative Debra Bazemore (D-Riverdale) was recently appointed to serve as Assistant Deputy Whip for the House Minority Caucus. Rep. Bazemore was appointed to serve on as Assistant Deputy Whip by House Minority Caucus Whip Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus), and her appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with her service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “Rep. Debra Bazemore Named Assistant Deputy Whip for House Minority Caucus”