CASA Day at the Capitol
Thursday, February 14, 2019
CASA volunteers, board members, and staff from across the state will gather in Atlanta to meet with state lawmakers during the 2019 legislative session.
Be sure to use #GACASADayatCap when posting on social media about the event.
Wear red! To show our unity, we’re asking everyone to wear a pop of red!
Click here to listen to the webinar about the legislative process and the event. (Event-specific info. starts at time 42:29.) Download the PowerPoint presentation slides here.
Registration
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Schedule At-A-Glance
9:30 – Welcome Remarks & Legislative Briefing (GA Railroad Freight Depot, Freight Room)
10:45 – 11:30 – Group Photo & Capitol Visit (use this time to page legislators, observe from the galleries or tour the Capitol)
11:45 – 1:00 – Drop-in Luncheon (GA Railroad Freight Depot, Freight Room)
Please make appointments with your legislators for the day, around the events, and invite them to the drop-in luncheon.
Location/Directions/Hotels
GA Railroad Freight Depot, Freight Room
65 MLK Jr. Dr. SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(Note: The Steve Polk Plaza gate will be open for drop-off.)
Directions to GA Railroad Freight Depot and Capitol
Downtown Atlanta Capitol Area Map
Listing of nearby hotels with rates (rates are from 2018)
Advance Packet Contents
The following advance legislative briefing information is available:
Agenda
Districts Chart
State House and Senate Leadership
Senators – Website Excel listing
Representatives – Website Excel listing
Senator Paging Slip (if completed in advance, must be on yellow paper)
Representative Paging Slip
CASA in Georgia Legislative Flyer
CASA Talking Points
DFCS Budget Request
CASA in Georgia Map
Capitol Floor Map
Legislative Tips and How Bill Becomes Law
The Whole Child Primer