ATLANTA – State Representatives Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City), Roger Bruce (D-Atlanta), Don Hogan (R-St. Simon’s Island), William Boddie (D-East Point) and Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) today announced their plans to introduce legislation which would repeal Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law. The legislators will also hold a press conference to discuss the proposed legislation TOMORROW, Friday, June 5, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the steps of Chatham County Courthouse (133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401). Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Citizen’s Arrest Law, to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow”
Speaker Ralston Announces Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today appointed a Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System. This special committee of the House of Representatives will consider legislation which seeks to modify Georgia’s civil justice system and the ability of citizens to seek redress through the courts. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System”
Rep. Boddie to Participate in Summer Meals Program
ATLANTA – State Representative William Boddie (D-East Point), in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, will host a kick-off event for the Summer Meals Program. Continue reading “Rep. Boddie to Participate in Summer Meals Program”
House Minority Whip William Boddie Announces Minority Deputy Whips for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – Georgia House Minority Whip William Boddie (D-East Point) today announced the appointment of the House Minority Deputy Whips for the 2019-2020 legislative term. Continue reading “House Minority Whip William Boddie Announces Minority Deputy Whips for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term”
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Rep. Spencer’s Resignation
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) today issued the following statement in response to the resignation of State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) from the Georgia House of Representatives effective July 31, 2018: Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Rep. Spencer’s Resignation”