2022
Countdown to the Election
With Election Day just a week and half away, I know everyone is ready to stop the bombardment of television ads, texts and mailers! Trust me, the candidates are ready for the finish line, too. It's also the time when attack ads come out. It seems that the GOP is heavily focused on tying crime to […]
What's on your ballot?
As of last night, more than 3400 voters in HD54 have voted early, either in person or by absentee ballot. This is amazing! Early voting is a great way to vote in this election - it's more convenient, it's secure, and it gives you an opportunity to correct anything that could get in the way […]
Are You Ready to Vote?
Can you believe we're less than four weeks from Election Day? With early voting beginning this Monday, we're keeping very busy reaching out to voters and raising awareness about voting access. Take a look below to find out how you can make your plan to vote. I highly recommend voting early in person - that's how I'll […]
Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day! This is always such a lovely weekend to live in metro Atlanta! From the DragonCon Parade downtown to the Decatur Book Festival, from Atlanta Black Pride to the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether it's looking for good food (like the Blues and BBQ event at Park Tavern) or beautiful […]
Roe v Wade Overturned
Today, as expected, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a decision effectively overturning Roe v Wade and stripping nationwide abortion rights. Many legal experts believe that this decision is just the beginning when it comes to striking down other protections we assumed were inviolable, such as birth control, IVF, marriage equality, and […]
Early Voting Starts Today!
Are you ready to vote again? That's right - it's primary season! Check your voting status at the Georgia My Voter Page, where you can also view a sample ballot. Remember, if you are voting early, you can vote anywhere in Fulton County! Voting absentee? It's not as easy as it used to be (thanks SB 202!), […]
The Holland Report - 2022, Week 12 - Sine Die Edition
Sine Die, the fortieth and last day of the legislative session, started off quietly last Monday. I had the special treat of bringing my kid along for the first few hours, and we capped off the morning with a touching tribute to Representative Calvin Smyre, the dean of the House and longest serving member in […]
The Holland Report - 2022, Week 11
I'm not going to lie - a lot of days under the Gold Dome can be difficult or downright demoralizing. During this session in particular, there have been contentious battles over everything from redistricting maps to education policy to gun safety. That's what makes a day like Wednesday so very special. On Wednesday afternoon, members […]
The Holland Report - 2022, Week 10
It's the home stretch - only five days left in the 2022 legislative session! The Speaker continued the new tradition of voting on contentious bills on a Friday with several controversial measures passing out of the chamber before the weekend. Maybe he thinks we're too tired to notice? I spent much of Friday thinking about […]
The Holland Report - 2022, Week 9
After a 14 hour day on Tuesday, the House adjourned after passing 60 bills (I don’t think that’s a record but it certainly exceeds the total from any other year during my tenure). The day began with a powerful message from Pastor Andy Stanley reminding all of us to come to the middle to work together rather […]
