House & Senate Reapportionment Committees to Hold Town Hall Hearing for Atlanta at State Capitol Monday, June 28, 5-7pm
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Important Redistricting Information from Office of Legislation & Congressional Reapportionment Office
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This map shows the political leanings of Georgia's congressional districts around metro Atlanta. Redistricting set to happen in 2021 could alter the map considerably. [credit to GPB].
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In Person Atlanta Town Hall Hearing this Monday, June 28
ATLANTA – The House Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment Committee, chaired by State Representative Bonnie Rich (R-Suwanee), and the Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, chaired by State Senator John F. Kennedy (R-Macon), will hold its next series of joint town hall hearings across the state of Georgia. The schedule for the next three in-person hearings is as follows:
- Monday, June 28, 2021, from 5 – 7 p.m. in room 341 of the State Capitol;
- Tuesday, June 29, 2021, from 5 – 7 p.m. at South Forsyth High School (Cafeteria) in Cumming;
- Wednesday, June 30, 2021, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Gignilliat Hall at Dalton State College.
These hearings are a critical tool to make your voices heard. During each town hall-style hearing, members of the committees will hear and receive input from residents regarding the state’s redistricting process. Members of the public are invited to speak in person and can sign up to speak at the meeting location starting at 4:30 p.m. outside the meeting room. Testimony should be between 2 – 5 minutes. Time limits are subject to change depending on how many individuals sign up to speak.
Here is a good article about redistricting and how it will affect you.
If you cannot attend, Georgia residents may also submit written testimony via an online form; to submit a written comment, please click here.
These in-person public hearings will be livestreamed and archived at www.legis.ga.gov.
The House and Senate Reapportionment Committees recently announced a complete schedule of joint town hall hearings. Details for future hearings will be announced separately as they become available. Find the schedule here.
WHO: Members of the House and Senate Reapportionment Committees
WHAT: Series of Joint Town Hall Hearings
FIRST EVENT
WHEN: Monday, June 28, 2021
5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia State Capitol
Room 341
206 Washington Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
SECOND EVENT
WHEN: Tuesday, June 29, 2021
5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: South Forsyth High School
Cafeteria
585 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
THIRD EVENT
WHEN: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Dalton State College
Gignilliat Hall
Room 144
650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30720
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Important Redistricting Information - Please Read
The Georgia General Assembly Office of Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment has many useful links and documents providing information as it pertains to redistricting here in our state.
Under “Quick References” tab on the office page you will find several items, including a link to submit written comment on redistricting. Anyone can submit written comment through this form so please utilize this tool and share it with others who may also want to comment.
The dates and locations of the upcoming public hearings are posted under this tab as well. There is a link to the full GGA schedule to click on where you can find the specific location details for each meeting as they become available and the meeting agendas. There is an FAQ page with great information about the hearings that should be helpful. You will also see a link to an informational video on redistricting, 2020 Census information, and more.
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Representative Becky Evans
Georgia's 83rd House District, DeKalb County
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