State Representative Roger Bruce KEEPING YOU INFORMED

State Representative Roger Bruce
KEEPING YOU INFORMED
District 61 Georgia House of Representatives
March 17, 2015
In This Issue:
WELCOME
Greetings from Rep Bruce
Bloody Sunday Remembrance
Family Fun Day Video
District 61 Events, Activities, and
Employment Opportunity
House and Senate Bills of Interest to
District #61
Greetings
This was a very exciting couple of weeks. As you
can see the President was in town and my
colleagues and I had ringside seats at the event.
He outlined his plans to help students offset the
huge costs of college and to inspire our younger
generation to pursue their dreams without fear of
being able to afford the cost.
IRS Filing Information
Statewide Career Fair
District #61 Featured Citizen
CONTACT
REP. ROGER BRUCE
Always close to community
and ready to serve, Rep.
Roger Bruce
wants to hear from you!!
If you would like to request a
meeting or invite Rep. Bruce to your
event, please send an email to the
address below:
HB514 PASSES THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES
In addition to the President's visit, we were also able
to get HB514 through the House of Representatives.
This Bill, if signed into law by Governor Deal, will give
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Representative Bruce will make
every effort to attend your
meeting. We appreciate your
patience and flexibility while we
make every effort to
accommodate your request.
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In Rememberance Of
Bloody Sunday
March 7, was the 50th
anniversary of
"Bloody Sunday," a voting
rights march and its savage
reprisals in Selma, Alabama,
which played a pivotal role in
the long and painful struggle
for civil rights and equal
opportunities for all
Americans.
Hundreds of heroes stood
together 50 years ago, willing
to sacrifice to make our
democracy stronger and truly
representative. This
anniversary continues to
stand as a lasting reminder
that when we the people lock
arms, stand up for what is
right, and make our voices
heard, we can move our
nation and the quality of our
the residents of South Fulton County, an opportunity
to vote yes or no to create the City of South Fulton.
Many people have been involved over the past two
years, working very hard for this opportunity. The Bill
is now in the Senate and we are hoping that they will
see fit to allow it to continue through the process. We
are getting challenges from the City of Atlanta as they
are trying to annex the unincorporated area's into
Atlanta. This is contrary to the desire of people that
want an opportunity to create the New City. The City
has recruited Rep. Pat Gardner to introduce these
local bills to deny these residents their chance to
vote. In addition they have expanded the area to
include several schools in South Fulton, including A.
Philip Randolph, Sandtown Middle School and
Westlake High School. According to the Fulton
County School Board, if your area in annexed into
Atlanta your children will no longer be able to attend
those schools.
I urge you to get involved and let it be known what
your desire is as it relates to this subject. Don't let
others decide your future. If you have questions
please feel free to call or write.
Roger Bruce
State Representative
District 61
HOUSE AND SENATE BILLS
OF INTEREST TO DISTRICT
#61
HB 20 State income tax; certain allocations to
owners of certain entities shall be governed by
Georgia
law; clarify:
This legislation clarifies the Low Income Housing
tax credit in 48-7-29.6 to ensure
that a member of an entity that receive such
credits may utilize the allocated credits and that
an I.R.S.
democracy forward.
Rep. Roger Bruce
invites you to
Family Fun Day
May 16th 2015!
Cat Fish Rodeo
Sweetwater Creek State
Park Shelter #2
If you would like to help with Family Fun
Day, give us a call or visit the website
and volunteer RogerBruce.net
View Rep. Roger Bruce's
Proposed Bills for 2015
House Bill 26
House Bill 514 PASSED
House Bill 89 PASSED
FOLLOW REPRESENTATIVE
ROGER BRUCE
The 40th legislative day
will be April 2nd.
Would you like for your child to be a
Page during this or a future legislative
session? It is a great opportunity for
them to see the legislative process up
close. If interested call Rep. Bruce at
404-656-7859 to schedule a day.
ABORTION DISCUSSION MEETING
COMING SOON........
Representaive Bruce would like to
know your position on abortion.
If you are interested in being a
panelist in the discussion, please let
us know.
Send an email with an indication of
your interest
determination of the member is not necessary to
use such a credit.
HB 131 (P. Dickerson/D) The End to
Cyberbullying Act
The End to Cyberbullying Act expands the scope
of
anti-bullying legislation by including any bullying
that
occurs over the internet, whether or not the
electronic
act originated on school property or with school
equipment, and includes electronic acts
completed via
cell phones and social media websites. The
current
anti-bullying law only bans bullying that occurs on
school property.
SB 133 (B. Miller/R) Opportunity School District; establishment; provide for definitions;
supervision of public elementary and secondary
schools that are failing
SB 133 is a constitutional amendment to allow
the state
to take over failing schools. The schools affected
would
have to be defined as "persistently failing
schools"
which means that they would have to score
below 60
three years in a row on the College and Career
Performance Index.
HB 500 (R. Mabra/D) Employment security;
services performed by individual for wages
shall be deemed to be employment unless
Department of Labor makes a contrary
determination based on evidence submitted
HB 500 redefines what it means to be an
"independent
contractor" and ensures that the Department of
Labor
has clear guidelines with regard to the distinction
between wage employees and independent
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District #61 Events
& Employment
Opportunities
contractors.
This bill also authorizes the creation of a web
based
reporting system by which instances of
improperly
reported employment may be submitted to the
Department of Labor (DOL). The bill requires that
the
DOL investigate each credible report.
IRS Free File Provides Federal Income Tax
Solutions to all Taxpayers
Free Homebuyer's Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: EBR Office
686 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. SW
Atlanta, Ga. 30310
BRING YOUR LUNCH
Register Here
March: 10:30 a.m. Children's
Programs at the Douglas
County Library
6810 Selman Drive, Douglasville Free Admission, Open to the
Public
-Monday, March 16th, Craft Zone
(3:45 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 18th, Story
Time "Snakes"
-Monday, February 23rd, Story
Time "Beep Beep"
-Wednesday, March 25th, Story
Time "Lambs"
770.920.7125
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FULTON COUNTY / JOB
VACANCY
SENIOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The GHDC encouraged constituents to
visit www.IRS.gov/freefile to take advantage of free tax
services available through the Free File program. Every
taxpayer with a 2014 Adjusted Gross Income of $60,000 or
less may visitwww.IRS.gov/freefile to prepare, complete
and e-file their federal tax returns at no cost. Free File also
provides basic online e-filing services, called Free File
Fillable Forms, to all taxpayers regardless of income.
For the 2015 tax season, Free File has been updated to
help Americans navigate tax changes related to the
Affordable Care Act with forms 8962 and 8965 available to
all taxpayers. Free File is made possible through a
partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, a
coalition of industry-leading tax software companies.
Free File offers comprehensive tax software to 70 percent
of taxpayers, and makes basic e-filing services available to
all, regardless of income. It's all online, it's all free, and it's
only atwww.IRS.gov/FreeFile.
Tim Hugo, executive director of the Free File Alliance,
commented, "Free File has saved taxpayers more than $1
billion since its inception in 2003. We are proud to once
again offer innovative tax software at no cost to 70 percent
of taxpayers, while making it possible for everyone to e-file
for free." Free File is available only atwww.irs.gov/freefile,
which provides access to a range of free tax software
offerings from Free File Alliance member companies.
Users with a 2014 AGI of $60,000 or less may either
choose the software offering that fits their needs or utilize
the "Help Me Find Free File Software" tool. After selecting
a company, users will be transferred to the company's
website to prepare, complete and electronically file their
federal income tax returns. Free File Fillable Forms, a
basic federal e-filing service with no income limitations,
OFFICER
SALARY RANGE: $57,975 $82,323
141 PRYOR STREET, SUITE
3030, ATLANTA, GA 30303
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in journalism,
communications, or a closely
related field, and four (4) years of
experience in news media, public
relations, marketing,
communications, or related
experience, including one (1) year
of lead or supervisory
experience; or a year for year
interchange of related education
and experience equal to the
minimum qualifications.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Valid State of Georgia Driver's
License or proof of mobility
equivalent may be requested.
EXAMINATION:
The examination will consist of an
evaluation of education and
experience, accomplished by
analysis of the application.
Application must document that
the applicant possesses the
minimum knowledge, skills,
education and experience as
listed to be rated as qualified. If
selected, an official, accredited
college transcript is required, at
time of employment,
for all degrees/course work used
to qualify for this position.
TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this
position, please send an email
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CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK OF
allows taxpayers who are familiar with tax law and need no
preparation assistance to complete and e-file their federal
income tax return at no cost. Both services are available in
Spanish.
About the Free File Alliance
The Free File Alliance, a coalition of 14 industry-leading tax
software companies, has partnered with the IRS since
2003 to help low and middle-income Americans prepare,
complete and e-file their federal tax returns online. The
Free File Alliance is committed to giving 70 percent of
taxpayers free access to the industry's top online tax
preparation software. For more information,
visitwww.freefilealliance.org.
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This space is available to organizations impacting the
District #61 Community
April 7, 2015
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cobb Galleria
Atlanta, Georgia
A variety of employers (100+) will be seeking college
students and graduates for internships, part-time jobs, and
full-time jobs. Graduate schools also participate in this
event. To participate, you MUST be a current student or
alumni of one of the GACE participating member schools
listed. Many of Georgia's most prestigious colleges and
universities have solicited recruiters from their employer
databases to attend this event.
How Can I Attend?
Bring your school ID or a driver's license and show a copy
of your resume with your GACE member school listed at
the Student Registration area to get in the doors! You do
not need to pre-register for the event.
The following is a list of participating schools. Only
SUPERIOR COURT
SALARY RANGE: $73,307 $111,425
141 PRYOR STREET, SUITE
3030, ATLANTA, GA 30303
students and alumni from the following schools will be
allowed entrance to the fair. If you don't see your school's
name on the list, contact your school's career services
office to let them know you would like to attend.
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN
THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF
THE SUPERIOR COURT
Agnes Scott
Albany State University
Albany Technical
College
American
InterContinental
University
Atlanta Technical
College
Berry College
Brenau University
Central Georgia
Technical College
Clayton State
University
College of Coastal
Georgia
Columbus State
University
Columbus Technical
College
DeVry University
DeVry University
Alpharetta Metro
Emmanuel College
Emory University
Everest Institute,
Georgia Locations
Georgia College &
State University
Georgia Gwinnett
College
Georgia Institute of
Technology
Georgia Perimeter
Georgia Southern
University
Georgia Southwestern
State University
Georgia State
QUALIFICATIONS:
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN
BUSINESS OR PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE, OR A RELATED
FIELD, AND SIX (6) YEARS OF
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IN
A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR
ORGANIZATION (MANAGEMENT
EXPERIENCE IN A COURT OR
JUDICIAL SYSTEM OR LEGAL
FIELD IS PREFERRED);
INCLUDING THREE (3) YEARS
OF EXPERIENCE SUPERVISING
STAFF IN A DIVISION OR
MULTIPLE WORK UNITS WITHIN
A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR
ORGANIZATION; OR, A YEAR
FOR YEAR INTER-CHANGE OF
INDICATED EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE EQUAL TO THE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this
position, please send an email
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Summer Internship with the
Georgia House Democratic
Caucus
The Georgia House Democratic
Caucus, led by Representative
Stacey Abrams seeks skilled and
energetic interns for Summer
2015. Interns will be under the
direct supervision of Caucus
Gordon State College
Gwinnett Technical
College
Kennesaw State
University
LaGrange College
Life University
Mercer University,
Macon and Atlanta
campuses
Middle Georgia State
College
Oglethorpe University
Piedmont College
Point University
Reinhardt University
Savannah College of
Art and Design
South Georgia
Technical College
Southern Crescent
Technical College
Southern Polytechnic
Spelman College
The University of
Georgia
University of North
Georgia
University of West
Georgia
Valdosta State
University
Wesleyan College
West Georgia Technical
College
Wiregrass Georgia
Technical College
Young Harris College
Directors and will assist in the
2015 post session season. This is
a
great opportunity for those
interested in legislative issues and
politics in the
emerging battleground state of
Georgia.
Position Responsibilities:
Assist Caucus Directors in day-today tasks, including, but not
limited to:
 Campaign activities, including
the organization of:
o Voter outreach
o Fundraising
o Messaging
 Researching materials for
Caucus trainings, workshops,
legislative initiatives,
etc.
 Data entry for Caucus
fundraising and communications
databases
 Staffing Caucus events/
fundraisers- assisting with sign in,
directing guests, etc.
 Compiling research on
legislative affairs
 Assisting in updating and
maintaining social media (i.e.
Facebook, Twitter, You
Tube, GHDC Website)
 Other responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
etc.) required.
Experience with Photoshop and
social media preferred. Strong
candidate is a self-starter,
a quick learner and one who
thrives in a team-oriented
environment but can
work independently when needed.
Availability:
15-20 hours per week. Ideal
applicants have flexible
University
Dress for Success
PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE IS REQUIRED. A conservative
business suit is your best bet. Remember...you have one
chance to make a good impression! Contact your school's
career services office for advice on professional attire. Visit
this link for professional dress examples and for more
information on clothing that will NOT be permitted at the
GACE Career Fair -ow.ly/ILtJK
Statewide Career Fair Code of Ethics
To help ensure a pleasant and productive environment for
all Career Fair participants, the following guidelines have
been established:
1. Professional attire is required at the Statewide Career
Fair (no jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sneakers or flip flops, etc.)
2. Photo ID and on-site registration are required for entry
into the event. Upon registration, all participants will
receive an event name badge, which must be worn at all
times. If a name badge is lost or damaged, you must return
to the registration table to secure a replacement.
3. Only those seeking employment or career-related
information will be allowed into the event. Other visitors
must remain outside the event.
4. Faculty and staff members of participating institutions
who wish to enter the event must register to receive their
event name badges.
5. Please respect the time of all Career Fair participants
(employers, job seekers and staff).
6. For safety reasons, the doorways to the event (inside
and out) and the surrounding areas must be kept clear at
all times.
7. Participants are expected to cooperate with all
reasonable requests made by members of the Statewide
Career Fair staff and all reasonable requests of any person
acting in an official capacity as a representative of the
participating institutions.
If questions or concerns arise during the event, please
contact someone at the Statewide Career Fair registration
desk.
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schedules. Project
urgency will determine length of
days.
Start Date:
May 2015
Internship Credit
: Any student seeking internship
credit is encouraged to apply.
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interested in this opportunity.
This space is available to organizations and
citizens impacting the District #61 Community
FEATURED DISTRICT #61 CITIZEN
Joy Littlefield
I am a Paralegal that works at the Supreme Court of
Georgia as an Administrative Clerk. In October, I will have
been there for two years. I am a 10 year post-veteran of
the beauty and hair industry. I wanted to challenge myself
and do more with which is how I wound up perusing the
legal field. I love what I do. It is not only stimulating, but I
still get to meet large amounts of great people in the legal
field and governmental positions.
Passions of mine, broadly, are mostly helping those who
have not (in whatever capacity that may be). Volunteer
groups through churches helping families get medical
attention and clothing, planting trees to help rebuild forests
or even giving free haircuts through salons for charities to
raise awareness for certain causes are some of the
outreaches I have participated in. Most recently, I
participated in the building of a house with Habitat for
Humanity. I hope to do more volunteering soon and
encourage others to do so also.
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