We’ll be taking voluntary trips to the Capitol this semester on Mon, 2/9, and Mon, 3/23.
For Mon, 2/9:
- If you plan to join me, put an emoji on this message in Discord.
- Prepare a list of lawmakers who you would like to visit regarding legislation that they have sponsored or those who represent your district.
- Bring a pad and pen for taking notes along with your phone for research and pictures.
- Wear comfortable but professional attire, as you may end up talking to and taking pictures with lawmakers.
- There are various places to park within several blocks of the Capitol, both street parking and parking decks. Unfortunately, none of it is free. If you decide to park at a Marta station, navigate to the Georgia State Marta Station, and the Capitol will be one block south along Piedmont Ave.
- The Georgia State Capitol is located at 206 Washington Street, Atlanta, 30334. The Governor’s Office webpage includes driving directions.
- Meet me at the southern entrance to the building, next to the fence along Capitol Square, SE, between 8.45a-9a (see the map below).
- I will enter the building with everyone who is there at 9am. Do not bring any weapons or anything you don’t want searched, as you have to go through a metal detector scan to get into the building.
- Once we get into the building, we’ll find a place to sit and I’ll orient you to the building.
- You’ll have from 9.30-12p to take a tour, talk to lawmakers, meet any of the Capitol staff and interns, observe press conferences/committee meetings, and talk with protesters/demonstrators.
- We will leave the Capitol between 12p-12:30p.
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