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For Immediate Release:June 30, 2020News Release External AffairsExternalAffairs@gema.ga.gov(404) 635-7000@GeorgiaEMAFacebook.com/GEMA.OHS(ATLANTA) – The Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is...
Education and our future
At the end of this legislative session, Georgia Republicans cut the state education budget by $1 billion. Cutting $1 Billion from education? That is not acceptable. I would like to point out that the Republicans did not cut any funds from charter schools,...
Help with unemployment
Good news! Our state has received an additional $12M to assist Georgians that have been displaced by Coronavirus. The money passed through the Technical College System of Georgia and is being administered in partnership with to Georgia’s Local Workforce...
Coronavirus in district 100
Georgia has hit the 1000 mark in deaths and the data shows that by the end of May the 2000 death rate mark will be hit, along with 50,000 positive cases. Earlier last week my county, Gwinnett, was in 5th place. We moved to 4th place last Friday and now...
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...
Important Corona Virus Info
The cases of Coronavirus in Georgia are unfortunately still growing. I’m also sorry to see some public panic with people hoarding items like toilet paper, water, bleach and hand sanitizer. During these troubling times, it is best for everyone to keep a cool head. ...
Presidential Primary delayed
On March 14, 2020, the State of Georgia postponed the Presidential primary until May 19, 2020 because of the seriousness of the Corona virus.This date will coincide with our own state primary. If you already voted in the Presidential primary, your vote will be...
Corona Virus Update
On Saturday March 14, 2020, Governor Kemp declared a state of emergency in Georgia because of the Corona virus. The Corona virus has upended everybody's routines but we all play a role in preventing the spread of this disease. We all may feel out of control, but here...
The Budget
The Most Contentious Bills in the Budget Last week, the House and Senate were in adjournment so that members could work on the state budget. All scheduled committee meetings that were related to the budget were suspended. This week, the House voted on a few measures:...