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What’s hotter than July?

What’s hotter than July?

Your high utility bills in August.  And we can thank the Republicans on the Public Service Commission (PSC) for those high utility bills.  They have raised them SIX times since the last election. You have a chance to change that starting this Tuesday by voting in the...

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FEMA Grants

FEMA Grants

I want to pass on some important information from Congressman Hank Johnson.  Congressman Johnson wants you to be aware that today, FEMA announced that $360 million is available for the Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant...

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May and June Events 2025

May and June Events 2025

The legislative session is over and the school term is ending, but there is no end in sight for events and chances to get involved in your community.  Here are a few items: Congressman Hank Johnson Town Hall Congressman Hank Johnson is having a town hall on Wednesday,...

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Georgia Public Service Commission Democratic Primary

Georgia Public Service Commission Democratic Primary

We are finally going to fill the seats on the Public Service Commission.  Both District 2 and District 3 are open seats. Every voter in the state votes for a candidate in these districts. Election Day: June 17, 2025Early voting:  May 27 - June 13  No voting on Sunday...

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Town Hall

Town Hall

Want to know what happened at the legislature? The legislative session is over for this year and a lot has happened in the 40 days of the session. Join me and other legislators at a town hall to find out what new laws were passed and which ones did not. WHEN:  Monday,...

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HB 767 – Gwinnett Board of Education

HB 767 – Gwinnett Board of Education

On March 13, 2025, I introduced House Bill 767 to amend the 1972 Act governing the election of the Gwinnett County Board of Education. This bill proposes changes to the compensation structure for board members, including provisions to suspend compensation if the board...

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Crossover Day

Crossover Day

Crossover Day is a big day in the Georgia Legislature.  It is day 28 of the legislative session when bills that have passed one chamber pass over to the other chamber to be considered. That big day was last Thursday and I’m pleased to report that my bill, HB 494, the...

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Rosa Parks Birthday

Rosa Parks Birthday

Today is Rosa Parks 112th Heavenly Birthday. And yes, she did sit for us to stand up Having Ambassador Young and his wife Carolyn at the dedication of the Dr. Evelyn Gibson Lowery Building on 328 Auburn Ave was great.  Mrs. Lowery taught me if I stay ready I do not...

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