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Thank you for allowing me to represent you in the Georgia General Assembly for House District 83.
I am a life-long resident of the new District 83 in DeKalb County and I served in the Georgia General Assembly in both the House of Representatives (1987-1992) and 2002 - present, and the Senate (1993-1998). My past legislative accomplishments have included authoring and passing significant legislation for the protection of children and consumers, including Georgia's anti-stalking law and legislation to protect neighborhood activists from intimidation. Prior to my elections, I practiced law, was an administrative law judge and an Associate Magistrate Judge.
My volunteer activities have included serving on the Board of the Junior League, and I have been a long-time member of the Decatur Rotary club and of All Saints Episcopal Church, where I teach Sunday school. I have volunteered with the Druid Hills Civic Association and opened my home for their Tour of Homes. I have been given leadership awards by groups as diverse as the YWCA ("Woman of Achievement) and the Garden Club ("Legislator of the Year").
Today, I practice law in Decatur.
Please review my website and my legislative record. Write me or give me a call at my law office, 404.377.0485. I look forward to hearing from you and and particularly, I want to know what issues are most important to you.
A note on the new district: The new District 83 was created by the federal court in March, 2004 following a litigation challenge to the redistricted maps drawn by the General Assembly. Our district includes the middle Dekalb County neighborhoods of Druid Hills, Fernbank, Northlake, Decatur, Emory, Sagamore Hills, Leafmore Estates, Oakgrove, Rehobeth, and Northlake.
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- MMO in two articles concerning first hearing on incorporation of City of Brookhaven
January 26, 2012
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- Click headline to see articles in our media section.
- Town Hall Meeting reminder
January 25, 2012
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- Our town hall meeting will be held Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 at the Decatur City commission Chambers. See you there.
- Barton Center Newsletter
January 24, 2012
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- The current newsletter from the Barton Child Law and Policy Center at Emory provides a comprehensive overview of child advocacy efforts being discussed during the 2012 Legislative session.
- Second Newsletter for the 2012 General Assembly Session
January 21, 2012
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- Click on title to read the newsletter in the Media section.
- MMO on committees recommending new county commission and school board boundaries
1/21/12
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- MMO named as one of 175 Emory History Makers.
January 12, 2012
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- Click for more information in Media section.
- DeKalb County Town Hall Meeting
January 11, 2012
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- State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) and State Representative Stephanie Stuckey Benfield (D-Atlanta) will hold a town hall meeting with State Senator Jason Carter (D-Decatur) on Thursday, January 26, at 6:30-8:00 PM at the Decatur City Commission Chamber, 509 North McDonough St. All DeKalb residents are strongly encouraged to attend.
- First newsletter for the 2012 General Assembly Session
January 8, 2012
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- Click to read newsletter in the Media section
- NTSB recommendation on cell phone use by drivers
December 18, 2011
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- MMO was interviewed on Channel 11 last week on the NTSB recommendation that states ban cell phone use by all drivers, not just teenagers. Good article in the New York Times on the issue.
- SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE
December 15, 2011
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- Congratulations to Oakgrove Elementary School of the DeKalb County School District and Clairmont Elementary School of the City of Decatur School District for being named two out of twenty-six Schools of Excellence in Georgia!! Wonderful achievements for the 83rd House District -- keep up this exciting progress that is based on the hard work of students, teachers and parents. Good job!!
- Longleaf coal fired plant defeated.
December 12. 2011
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- MMO to focus her efforts on HB 43 which will impose a moratorium on permitting of new coal fired plants, particularly one proposed in Sandersville by a consortium of EMC's.
- MMO pre-files HB 671 reducing size of DeKalb School Board
November 23, 2011
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- By pre-filing this bill MMO is hoping for open discussion leading toward more effective school governance. Read the Press release in our Media Section.
- MMO pre-files HB 672 to improve process to create new cities.
November 17, 2011
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- MMO has pre-filed HB 672 that will require communities to follow a two year process before incorporating as a city. Read the press release in our Media section.
- DeKalb Legislative delegation to host 2nd public hearing November 15.
November 14, 2011
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- First was held last week at Chamblee Middle School. See our Media section for more information
- MMO discusses incorporation of Brookhaven and legislation regarding Dekalb School Board terms.
November 9, 2011
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- MMO on panel at National Prisoner Reentry Conference
October 12, 2011
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- MMO sat on a panel at the National Prisoner Reentry Conference in Atlanta. More information in the Media Section.
- MMO appointed to Committee on Justice for Children
October 5, 2011
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- MMO has been appointed by the Georgia Supreme Court to its Committee on Justice for Children. Read the entire press release in our Media section.
- Immigration Panel Slammed for Lack of Diversity
September 12, 2011
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- MMO opposes the new immigration review board for lack of diversity.
- 2011 Special Session Adjourned
September 2, 2011
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- Click to see MMO's report in the Media section!
- Scott Bonder Announces Campaign for Georgia Supreme Court. MMO is One of Many Supporters
August 30, 2011
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- MMO and Fran Miller Propose that William "Brad" Bryant Head Dekalb County School System
July 6,2011
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- "State Sen. Fran Millar, R-Dunwoody, called in to say that both he and state Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, D-Decatur, had pitched the name to the DeKalb County Board of Education on Tuesday."
- Criminal Justice Reform Panel Named
May 17, 2011
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- MMO named to panel that will explore ways to reform Georgia's criminal justice system.
- MMO Receives Common Cause Democracy Award
June 5, 2011
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- Common Cause conveyed to MMO its annual Democracy Award for her service on ethics legislation in the 2011 General Assembly Session.
- MMO Receives Conservation Voters Legacy Award
June 1, 2011
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- MMO was awarded the Georgia Conservation Legacy Award at a ceremony on June 1 for her specific efforts in 2011 on the bill board legislation, coal fire plant reform, and amendments to the Reservoir legislation.
- MMO Introduces HB 633
March 31, 2011
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- HB 633 requires that DHS create centralized child abuse 800 number and web based reporting
- Mary Margaret Attends Amy Howell's Swearing In
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- MMO Introduces HB 43 Regarding Coal-fire Plants
January 28, 2011
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- HB 43 would place moratorium on permitting new coal fire plants in Georgia, and limit importation of coal from MTR mines--see press release under MEDIA.
- 2011 General Assembly Convenes
January 13, 2011
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- MMO files new legislation--HB 23, HB 27, HB 43---What do you think?
- MMO Pre-Files Legislation for 2011 Session
November 15, 2010
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- MMO pre-files HB 22 and HB 23 for consideration in 2011 Session. You may review bills on General Assembly web site.
- MMO to co-chair DeKalb school board legislative review committee
August 31, 2010
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- "Legislators to help DeKalb schools with accreditation" appeared in the AJC on August 26th. Read it in our media section.
- MMO to be Re-Elected!
April 27, 2010
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- After qualifying unopposed on April 26, 2010, MMO will be re-elected to Georgia's House of Representatives in the 83rd District!
- Mary Margaret in the AJC
May 4, 2010
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- Mary Margaret's article, "Legislature failed to deliver needed ban on lobbyist gifts" appeared in the AJC on May 4th. Read the full article in our Media section!
- Session Adjourns!
April 29, 2010
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- This legislative session came to a close on April 29, 2010. Mary Margaret successfully passed House Bill 742, House Bill 1031 and House Bill 1144. Thank you all for you support!
- Reps. Oliver and Benfield to hold Teletown Hall Meeting
March 31, 2010
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- The topics of the meeting will include budget and legislative issues. The Teletown Hall will take place on Monday, April 5 at 6:00pm. Find more information in the Media section
- Rep. Oliver Announces Legislation to Extend Credit for Time Served
Feb 16, 2010
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- Mary Margaret has introduced House Bill 1144, which will allow juveniles to receive credit for time served while being held in detention. Read full press release in Media section.
- Representative Oliver Introduces Legislation Requested by DeKalb Citizens
Feb 11, 2010
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- Find more information on MMO's new House bills 1031 and 1032 in the Media section!
- MMO Brings 4 Bills for Ethics Reform
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- See Media section to read AJC's blog on Mary Margaret's new Ethics proposals
- Oliver and other members of House deliver "Voices of Hope"
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- On Thursday, January 14th, Representative Mary Margaret Oliver along with fellow women legislators will present all members of the Georgia House with copies of, “Voices of Hope.” Read more in Media!
- Mary Margaret Interviewed by Denis O'Hayer
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- Get full Interview with Denis O'Hayer in Media section
- Mary Margaret's Column on Ethics in Today's Fulton Daily Report
Jan 5, 2010
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- Check out Mary Margaret's column on Public Funding of Judicial Elections in our Media section!
- MMO Pre-Files Ethics Bill
December 11, 2009
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- MMO has pre-filed three ethics bills, HB 890, HB 891, and HB 892. Full text can be reviewed on General Assembly web site. The bills will limit gifts, lower campaing contributions, and create opportunity for public funding of judicial elections.
- Press Conference December 16th
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- MMO and Minority Leader Dubose Porter will hold a press conference on the need for Ethics reform legislation on December 16 at 11:00 am. Check media page for details.
- MMO Hosts "Coal Country" at PUSH PUSH
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- MMO and other women legislators are hosting the movie "Coal Country" about the environmental injuries from mountain top removal mining on November 15, at 5 pm, at Push Push Theater. Please come! See press release for further detains under media.
- 2009 Session Adjourns!
April 3, 2009
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- 2009 Session adjourns April 3--All pending bills carried over to January 2010
MMO introduces HB 742 for ongoing discussion on medical consent issues for incapacitated patients
- MMO Email Newsletters
March 16, 2009
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- Click on our Media page to view recent editions of Mary Margaret Oliver's Email Newsletters. Each edition contains information about the current legislative session, Rep. Oliver's bills, and other events of interest. Please click on "join mmo's list" above to subscribe.
- MMO Introduces HB 576 to Strengthen School Attendance Laws
March 1, 2009
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- This week, Rep. Oliver introduced HB 576 at the request of DeKalb Solicitor Robert James to strengthen enforcement of Georgia’s compulsory school attendance laws. The bill has been assigned to the Education committee. Click on the link above to follow the bill's progress.
- MMO on Georgia Power Bill in AJC
March 1, 2009
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- Rep. Oliver shares her thoughts on SB 31, the newly passed bill that will allow Georgia Power to charge customers for nuclear reactors, in the latest edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read the full article in our "Media" section, or follow the link above to be directed to the piece as published on the AJC's website.
- MMO Coal Bill Featured in AJC
February 4, 2009
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- Today's Atlanta Journal-Constitution features an article on Rep. Oliver's newly introduced HB 276, a bill to restrict Georgia's import of mountaintop retreived coal, and impose a moratorium on permitting new coal plants. Click on the link above to view the article in its entirety, or visit our "Media" section.
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