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Bangladesh Independence Day Program
It was great to be a guest at the Bangladesh Independence Day Observation Program at Lucky Shoal Park on March 6, 2015 and be with all the great folks who are members of this organization. [video width="400" height="224"...
Selma
I was in Selma this past weekend for the commemoration of Bloody Sunday on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. I have been a foot soldier since 1978 and today crossing the bridge gave me chills as it seems as though I could relive it, but just could not imagine that taking...
Minimum Wage Bill
This session I have introduced HB 8, a minimum wage bill to the Georgia House of Representatives. HB 8 would raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour which would benefit all of Georgia's working families. A $15 minimum wage won't break the economy. In fact, it will...
Breakfast with the Gwinnett Dems
I had a terrific time at the Gwinnett County Democratic Party monthly breakfast meeting. Make plans now to attend the next one on February 14th. I hope to see you there!!!
Swearing In
Yesterday was the swearing in the of 2015 Legislative session of the Georgia Assembly. I want to tell you all how proud I am to serve the people of my district and Georgia.
Minimum Wage Bill
The 2015 Georgia State Assembly session will start in the beginning of January. In preparation, I and State Rep. Tyrone Brooks (D-Atlanta), have prefiled a bill which, if passed, would increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour. Our bill, House Bill 8,...
Happy Thanksgiving
I want to wish everybody a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. - State Representative Dewey McClain
Vote Tomorrow!
You all know that tomorrow, November 4, 2014 is election day. I want to take the time to emphasize how important it is for you to vote and this year especially. We have two critical races where your vote can make the difference. The Governor and Senate races are...
Last Day to Register to Vote for November
TOMORROW, is the LAST day you can register to vote in order to vote in this November's election If you are not registered to vote, or you know of somebody who isn't registered to vote the good news for you is that you can register online HERE. It does not take long....