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Georgia House District 165 needs a champion heading into redistricting, 2022 session

Kemp sets June 15 elections to replace 2 state House members May 1, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Rep. Bert Reeves, R-Marietta, listens to a question about a bill to repeal citizens arrest during the final day of the 2021 Legislative session Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Atlanta. (Ben Gray/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)Ben Gray/AP ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has set June 15 special elections to replace two Republican state House members who have resigned. Greg Morris of Vidalia re...

In the last few weeks, multiple candidates have said they would be interested in running for Georgia House District 165, which encompasses much of the east side of Savannah. For years, the seat has been held by Mickey Stephens, who has been sidelined by illness since 2019.  So whats happening in District 165? Heres what we know. Stephens has not officially retired Stephens returned to the Georgia Capitol on March 31 after being kept mostly homebound since falling ill in 2019. There, Gloria ...

Kemp floor leader quitting House to work for Georgia Tech April 22, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Rep. Bert Reeves, R-Marietta, listens to a question about a bill to repeal citizens arrest during the final day of the 2021 Legislative session Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Atlanta. (Ben Gray/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)Ben Gray/AP A prominent Republican is leaving the state House to become a Georgia Tech administrator. The school announced Thursday that it is hiring Rep. Bert Reeves of Mariett...

Sabrina Greene-Kent announces run for Georgia House District 165 Will Peebles, Savannah Morning News © Will Peebles Sabrina Greene-Kent announces her run for Georgia House District 165 on Monday at Lake Mayer Park. Sabrina Greene-Kent announced her run to fill Georgia House District 165 on Monday, the seat most recently held by outgoing representative Mickey Stephens.  Greene-Kent said she is “semi-retired,” working as a payroll specialist for ILA 141. She describes hers...

Former Savannah Mayor Edna Jackson considering run for Georgia House Will Peebles, Savannah Morning News © Provided by Savannah Morning News Edna Jackson Former Savannah Mayor Edna Jackson said she is considering a run for Georgia House District 165, the seat currently occupied by Rep. Mickey Stephens. While Stephens hasn’t officially retired yet, his wife gave a heartfelt farewell speech at the Georgia Capitol towards the end of last month, his official resignation has ...

Editorial Page Editor Adam Van Brimmer blogs on local topics of interest most weekday mornings in the “Savannah’s Town Square” Facebook group. The following is an excerpt from one of those posts. Join the group at Facebook.com by searching "Savannahs Town Square." Stephens, whose health issues sidelined him for the better part of three legislative sessions, made the announcement on the floor of the Georgia House on the next-to-last day of the 2021 session. The voters of District 165, wh...

Chatham Co. Board of Elections member plans to run for state House seat Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. (Source: WTOC) By Clinton Hinely | April 15, 2021 at 12:25 PM EDT - Updated April 15 at 12:25 PM SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Chatham County Board of Elections member has announced he will run for a Georgia state House of Representative seat when there is a special election. Antwan Lang said he plans to run for the District 165 seat. The seat is currently held by Rep. Mickey Stephens. Re...

Georgia House Rep. Mickey Stephens, D-Savannah, has formally retired after illness sidelined him since 2019. Stephens returned to Atlanta after being kept mostly homebound for the last couple of years. He won re-election in November despite this. And on March 31, his wife of over 50 years, Gloria Stephens, delivered goodbye remarks on his behalf at the chamber of the House of Representatives. “We are eternally grateful for this opportunity this morning to personally thank you for your immeas...

Every good trial lawyer is an expert at repeating one phrase: “I object.” Even so, Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones’ recent objection to a parole reform proposal was as befuddling to the public as the legal language in website terms of service agreements. Georgia House Bill 168, introduced by local lawmaker Jesse Petrea and passed by the House last month, is meant to assist prosecutors in challenging the early release of violent felons. The bill, now being considered by...