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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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Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

This week we have three holidays!  How exciting, fun and joyous!.  I want to take this opportunity to wish everybody a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa.  May your holidays bring you peace, smiles, health, happiness and good times with family and...

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Dedication of Stephen Day Memorial Interchange

Dedication of Stephen Day Memorial Interchange

On Saturday, December 9, 2024, the Stephen Day Interchange was dedicated.  I was joined by Stephen's family and friends, first at the Gwinnett Justice Center, and then at the Interchange. The interchange is located at State Roads 316 and 120. Stephen Day was a...

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Veterans Day 2024

Veterans Day 2024

Dewey McClain and Airman Roger Ware at Gwinnett's Veteran's Day event. Roger did two tours in Vietnam. "Welcome Home"!Today is Veterans Day. Formerly called “Armistice Day”, commemorating the end of World War 1 which ended on the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th...

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Transportation Referendum

Transportation Referendum

, Joint Statement from the Gwinnett Democratic Legislative Caucus in Support of the Gwinnett Transit Referendum As lawmakers representing Gwinnett County, we are united in urging our community to vote YES on the upcoming transit referendum on November 5th. This...

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Early Voting November 2024

Early Voting November 2024

Early Voting Starts Next Week   Early voting starts on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 for this years Presidential election and down ballot races. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM  Below are the early voting locations.   Early Voting Locations   Location...

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