Democratic Party of Georgia Statement on Verdicts Found in Trial for the Murder of Ahmaud Arbery
In response to the verdicts found in the trial for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement: “These guilty verdicts only confirm what we already know – that Ahmaud Arbery, an innocent Black man, was killed in cold blood for nothing more than jogging while Black. While […]
WHAT GEORGIANS ARE SEEING: Georgia Democrats Barnstorm Macon, Savannah, Columbus to Praise Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Throughout the past week, the Democratic Party of Georgia barnstormed the Peach State following the signing of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with local officials and labor leaders talking directly to Georgians about how the once-in-a-generation package will create thousands of good-paying union jobs, expand transit and transportation, and revitalize our state’s roads, bridges, and […]
Democratic Party of Georgia Statement on Final Passage of Republicans’ Congressional Map
Today, Georgia Republicans passed along party lines their proposed congressional map, just days after it was released to the public and despite numerous concerns from voters. In response, Scott Hogan, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement: “Georgians asked for a transparent redistricting process and fair maps, and Republicans have […]
ICYMI: Democratic Party of Georgia Hosts Press Conference in Columbus Celebrating Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Today, the Democratic Party of Georgia hosted a press conference in Columbus to celebrate President Biden and Georgia Democrats’ passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and discussed how the transformative package will drive an economic boost to the Chattahoochee Valley, from expanding transit and transportation to ensuring that every Georgian has affordable access to the […]
WHAT GEORGIANS ARE SEEING: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Build Back Better Act to Bring More Jobs, Lower Costs for Georgia Families
Over the past week, Georgians in every corner of the state saw news of how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will create thousands of good-paying union jobs, expand transit and transportation, and revitalize our state’s roads, bridges, and highways – leaving no Georgia community behind. Thanks to the leadership of Senators Ossoff and Reverend Warnock […]
Democratic Party of Georgia Statement on State Senate Passage of Republicans’ Congressional Map
Today, Republicans in the Georgia Senate passed along party lines their proposed congressional map, just 50 hours after it was released to the public and fellow lawmakers. As Republicans continue to rush the once-a-decade legislation without giving the public sufficient time to weigh in, Scott Hogan, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released […]
ICYMI: Georgia Democrats Host Press Conference in Savannah Celebrating Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Today, the Democratic Party of Georgia hosted a press conference in Savannah to highlight the passage of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill thanks to the leadership of Senators Ossoff and Reverend Warnock and Georgia’s six congressional Democrats. Speakers highlighted how the popular legislation will deliver $8 million in immediate relief to expand capacity for the […]
FACT SHEET: How President Biden’s Build Back Better Act Will Lower Costs, Cut Taxes for Georgia Families
Today, less than one week after President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal into law, Georgia’s six congressional Democrats helped pass President Biden’s Build Back Better Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, moving the bill one step closer to becoming law. The Build Back Better Act will cut costs for Georgia families, create jobs, […]
Democratic Party of Georgia Statement on House Passage of President Biden’s Build Back Better Act
Today, following the House passage of President Biden’s historic Build Back Better Act, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement: “Today, President Biden and Georgia’s House Democrats delivered on a transformative and overwhelmingly popular package that will create millions of good-paying jobs, expand access to health care, lower […]
Unemployment Drops to Pandemic Low in Georgia, Nationwide Thanks to President Biden’s Economic Plan
Unemployment claims are down more than 70% since President Biden took office Today, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that new unemployment claims nationwide fell to 268,000 — the lowest level since the pandemic began — in addition to the Georgia Department of Labor’s announcement today that the state unemployment rate for October was the […]