Leading voices in Georgia's Democratic Caucus are gathering to discuss recent happenings at the CDC. Sen. Elena Parent (D–Atlanta), who chairs the Senate Democratic Caucus, has scheduled a roundtable followed by a press conference to delve into the latest developments from the health institution. Joining her on Tuesday will be Reps. Omari Crawford (D–Decatur), Saira Draper (D–Atlanta), Imani Barnes (D–Tucker), and Mary Margaret Oliver (D–Decatur).
The event, slated for September 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., is set to take place in Room 216 at the Georgia State Capitol. Interested public attendees are welcomed. For those seeking to capture and report on the discussions, media opportunities will be available directly after the roundtable. Media representatives are asked to confirm their attendance by reaching out to Zach Pishock via email at [email protected], as detailed in the official announcement.
While specifics on the topics to be addressed remain under wraps, it is expected that the discussion will shed light on recent activities and potential policy shifts occurring within the CDC. The event's press conference segment, which will end by 1:00 p.m., is anticipated to present notable insights and clarify the Caucus's stance on these developments.
The roundtable is intended to provide a forum for Georgia legislators to discuss public health and safety concerns in the context of the CDC's work. For those unable to attend, information will be made available through media coverage. The event will feature the Senate Democratic Caucus addressing matters related to health policy and oversight at both the state and national levels.
