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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 not yet been tendered. Jackson said she wouldn’t formally announce a run for the seat until that t...

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 "Savannah's 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, which covers Savannah's eastside and a sliver of downtown, will elect a new representative in a speci...

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. Rep. Stephens has been dealing with health issues for the past several years. His wife, Gloria, spoke ...

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 immeasurable support,” Gloria Stephens said. “The efficacious prayers and the tons of care and love we...

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 the Senate, is specific to the worst of the worst, such as murderers, rapists, child molesters, kid...