NEW: Georgia won't seek a stay of last week's federal court decision tossing its political maps+ ordering new majority-Black Congressional seat/state legislative seats (but will still appeal), so Nov. 29 redistricting special session is still on #gapol documentcloud.org/documents/2410…

Just got off a call with Georgia Rural Democratic Council if you think my language is salty.... it was a take no shit conversation. Stop thinking rural America belongs to Republicans. There are many fed up Dems living in rural America.

The Carter Center staff is deeply saddened by the death of our visionary co-founder, former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter: rosalynncartertribute.org/announcements/…

DHS staff have been working tirelessly to resolve a backlog of SNAP renewals. While this work continues, some renewals are still overdue. We encourage clients who need immediate food assistance to utilize Atlanta Community Food Bank or any of its subcontracted food banks. dhs.georgia.gov/press-releases…

The Georgia Supreme Court has refused to approve rules for a new commission to discipline and remove state prosecutors — meaning the commission can't operate. Republicans wanted the commission to baselessly discipline or remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Black women are 3-4x more likely to die of pregnancy related causes than white women! A multitude of factors contribute to this stark reality — from inequalities in health care to implicit bias, Black mothers are dying! We MUST address this and protect our Black families!

Georgia Congresswoman Nikema Williams has introduced a bipartisan bill that would establish a federal grant program for entrepreneurship initiatives at HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions (MSIs). ajc-news.vercel.app/ajc.com/news/b…

The Carter family and staff from both The Carter Center and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum pay their respects to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter at the first formal ceremony commemorating her life of service to our nation and the world.

Read Rosalynn, a beautiful poem written by President Carter in 1995.

Jason Carter was definitely a highlight of yesterday's service. Equal parts humor and reverence, his speech truly stood out.

This seems like a good time to remind everyone about my resolution #HR18, proposing a ballot referendum question to determine whether Georgians would prefer an independent redistricting commission draw our electoral maps. Read #HR18 here: legis.ga.gov/legislation/63…

This Special Session has been yet another waste of taxpayers' money. More maps that still violate the Voting Rights Act. #gapol #VotingRights #fairmaps

Last week, Republicans in Georgia passed unlawful legislative maps that continue to violate the Voting Rights Act. Judge Jones wrote, “The State cannot remedy the Section 2 violations described herein by eliminating minority opportunity districts elsewhere in the plan.” #gapol

I am still feeling some type of way about the folks blocking the farm loans in court. Also what happened with the soybean farmers under Trump Biden Admin is trying. Ever time Biden tries a lawsuit pops up.

While many of our #RuralDems will not see any changes under the proposed new maps, other will be negatively impacted through the redestricting that has been put up for consideration. #gapol #redistricting #gerrymandering

With $16b in the bank that was deposited on the backs of under-funded state agencies and public schools, $1k is the least the Governor could do. Appropriately funding those services would be the Christmas miracle that helps retain employees and support hardworking Georgians.

Unacceptable.

After weeks of hosting forums in every corner of the state with 7 candidates for DPG Chair, the Democratic Party of Georgia’s State Committee voted to elect Harris County native Charlie Bailey as the next chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia!! Congratulations Chair Bailey 💙