Redistricting

Redistricting

On November 3 2021, I and my fellow legislators will return to the Gold Dome for a special session to redraw the Congressional and state district lines.  This is a process called redistricting and it is triggered by the change in population as reported by the 2020...
Cross Over Day 2021

Cross Over Day 2021

Bills passed on Crossover Day Monday, March 8 2021,  was Crossover day at the Gold Dome. This is the big day when all the bills passed in the Georgia House of Representatives are sent to the Georgia Senate. The Georgia Senate also sends their bills to the Georgia...
Martin Luther King’s birthday 2021

Martin Luther King’s birthday 2021

As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday Holiday today, we see our voting rights under attack here in Gwinnett county. Dr. King worked hard for voting rights in the 1950s and 1960s and we were able to see the fruits of that work this past election by...
FAQ about vote counting

FAQ about vote counting

The state of Georgia is presently recounting all the Presidential election votes for 2020. Many of you have had questions concerning the recount. Here are some FAQs that may clear up your concerns. Q. How is it that Stacey Abrams was able to place a block of signature...
John Lewis

John Lewis

Last week, our country lost a great statesman when John Lewis passed away from cancer at the age of 80. Congressman Lewis had a long career fighting for voting rights, civil rights, equal justice, and for those whose voices were not heard. I first met Congressman John...
Absentee Voting

Absentee Voting

I have some good news on voting in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has ordered that all voters be mailed absentee ballot request forms for the June 9 primary. Absentee voting will allow you to vote from home.Keep in mind, this...