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2021 Legislative Session
The 2021 session for the Georgia Legislature starts at 10:00 AM tomorrow. After the new members are sworn in, we will get to work. BUDGET The budget will be the most important issue because it is the legislature's number one responsibility. This is going to be...
COVID SURVEY
A COVID-19 vaccine has been in development for months and will soon be ready for the public. This will provide us with another layer of protection from the virus and it’s an important step to getting our lives back to normal. I want to ask you to take an important...
Hard Hitter Award
Congratulations to Jordan Wesley the recipient of the Dewey McClain Hard Hitter Award. Not only does Jordan hit hard on the field he also hits his books hard. The Okmulgee Junior Football Associated held their annual banquet at the Stadium. Wishing Jordan success in...
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...
And Counting…
What are we counting? The population, that is what! Every ten years, the constitution of the United States mandates we count our population so we can determine congressional representation and how much each state receives in federal funds. (Article I section 2) Of...
Democratic National Convention
I'm proud to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Presidential Candidate Joe Biden has chosen Senator Kamala Harris to be his Vice Presidential running mate. I am ready for strong, responsible and competent leadership in this country. I firmly...
Unemployment Claim Delays
Unemployment has skyrocketed during the pandemic but our Georgia Department of Labor has been slow in processing unemployment claims leaving families without money to pay bills and facing evictions. I have been receiving calls since March from constituents waiting for...
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...
Get Counted
It’s not too late complete it! Why fill it out and why does it matter? The census determines how much money Gwinnett County gets from the federal government for hospitals, libraries, schools, roads and other vital resources. Census results also...