GA Reps. Viola Davis, Kim Schofield announce free MARTA passes for Constituent Services Day in Atlanta

ATLANTA – Rep. Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and the DeKalb House and Senate Constituent Services Offices, in collaboration with Rep. Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) of the Fulton Delegation, will provide MARTA transit  passes for those facing transportation challenges to Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ DeKalb and Fulton Constituent Services Day.  The event will be held  on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) in Atlanta.

“We understand that transportation can be a barrier for many constituents, and we are committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to access the services they need,” said Rep. Davis. “Thanks to the support of our partners, including Representative Kim Schofield, we are able to provide MARTA passes to make attendance possible for all.”

“I believe that people come first,” said Rep. Schofield. “It is vital that we remove barriers to constituent services to ensure that every individual has equal access to the resources and support they need. When we break down obstacles, we empower communities and foster greater civic engagement and build stronger relationships.”

The Lt. Governor’s DeKalb and Fulton Constituent Services Day is an annual event aimed at providing residents with direct access to essential state services. The event seeks to connect constituents from DeKalb and Fulton counties directly with key state agencies, allowing them to receive same-day services and support.

Representatives from the flowing state agencies will be present to provide assistance to attendees:

Georgia Department of Community Health

 Department of Driver Services (DDS)

 Department of Human Services (DHS)

 State Board of Pardons and Paroles (PAP)

 Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS)

 Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)

 Georgia Council on Literacy, City of Atlanta, Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL)

 Fulton County Probate Court 

 Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) 

Grady Hospital, a community partner, also will be at the meeting to provide free health checks for constituents. Nurses from Grady will be in attendance to answer questions and share information about Grady Hospital and the services they provide in Atlanta and all of Georgia.

MARTA passes are available upon request. There are limited passes available on a first-come first-served basis. Constituents in need of a pass should contact Denese Sampson at 404-651-5258 or email denese.sampson@ltgov.ga.gov as soon as possible to secure their pass.

CONSTITUENT SERVICES DAY AT A GLANCE

WHO: The Office of Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, the DeKalb and Fulton House and Senate Constituent Services Offices and Representatives from the DCH, DDS, DHS, PAP, GPLS, GSFC, Georgia Council on Literacy, City of Atlanta, GDOL, Fulton County Probate Court, TCSG and Grady Hospital 

WHAT: DeKalb and Fulton Constituent Services Day

WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Georgia Department of Community Health Board Room

Room 470-A Twin Towers/East Tower

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE

Atlanta, GA 30334