VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Tybee Island proposes two new license plate designs
Release: Rep. Petrea Announces Final Designs for Proposed Tybee Island Lighthouse License Plate ATLANTA – State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah), chair of the House Human Relations & Aging Committee, recently announced the two final designs…
New Georgia law offers more protection against domestic…
Release: Rep. Yasmin Neal’s Legislation to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence Signed Into Law ATLANTA – State Representative Yasmin Neal (D-Jonesboro) recently announced that Governor Brian Kemp recently signed her bill, House Bill 236, into…
Citizen’s arrest law overhaul signed by Governor Kemp
Release: Gov. Kemp Signs Citizen's Arrest Overhaul Atlanta, GA – Recently Governor Kemp signed H.B. 479 to overhaul Georgia's antiquated citizen's arrest statute. The Governor was joined by a bipartisan group of legislators, advocacy organizations, and members of…
Bill maintaining police budget signed by Governor Kemp
Release: Gov. Kemp Signs Bill to Protect Police Budgets Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed SB 286 to protect local law enforcement budgets. "Today, I am proud to sign SB 286 to protect law enforcement…
Georgia college athletes to be compensated for likeness…
Release: Gov. Kemp Signs Bill to Fairly Compensate Student Athletes for Name, Image, and Likeness Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Kemp signed legislation to ensure that student collegiate athletes in Georgia are paid for the use…
Bill signed to provide state employees paid parental…
Release: Gov. Kemp Signs Bill to Provide Paid Parental Leave for State Employees Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed HB 146 to provide three weeks of paid parental leave for state employees, including employees of…
Teacher Pipeline Bill signed by Governor Kemp
Release: Gov. Kemp Signs Teacher Pipeline Bill Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Kemp signed SB 88, the teacher pipeline legislation designed to recruit, retain, and equip educators in the Peach State. SB 88 was sponsored by Senator Russ…
Newly signed law cracks down on Atlanta street…
Release: Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Kemp signed HB 534 to combat reckless street racing in the Peach State. "It is no secret that Atlanta has a crime problem," said Governor Kemp. "Instead of playing politics or shifting blame,…