May 19, 2024

Election Day is Tuesday, May 21st

There is no way I could run for re-election by myself. It takes many, many people to help make a campaign run smoothly. Thanks so much to all of those who have written postcards, put out yard signs, canvassed different neighborhoods, talked to friends, made donations, and attended or hosted my fundraisers. I am tremendously grateful to all of you for your help and support.

ELECTION DAY IS MAY 21ST! PLEASE VOTE!

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WE STILL HAVE YARD SIGNS!

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THANK YOU TO MY VOLUNTEERS

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THANK YOU TO MY COLLEAGUES

I thought you would like to hear from a few of my esteemed colleagues and what they have to say about me. I greatly appreciate the support of these legislators and public leaders. Thank you!

As a voice for Georgians in Washington, I’m proud to endorse Mary Margaret because she’s a true champion under the Gold Dome for the people of our state.

- Senator Raphael Warnock

Mary Margaret helped me campaign in my first race, and she is now my State Rep! Please vote for Mary Margaret Oliver for the new House District 84 and keep her working for us. - Stacey Abrams

I’ve seen up close and personal how effective Rep. Oliver has been in the State House delivering for Georgia families. She is an effective advocate that knows how to get things done.

- State Rep. Billy Mitchell,

Chair of the House Democratic Caucus

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Mary Margaret Oliver has the experience and passion to best serve the citizens of Georgia's HD 84. She devotes a significant amount of time and effort working in DeKalb County and has a proven track record of passing legislation that will benefit citizens throughout Georgia. Rep. Oliver’s knowledge has been instrumental to my development as a legislator, and I hope to continue to learn from her.

- Rep. Omari Crawford

Mary Margaret Oliver is one of the most dedicated legislators I know. Her commitment to always pushing for what is right and true for her constituents and all Georgians is unparalleled down at the Capitol. We are incredibly fortunate to have powerful women like Mary Margaret Oliver in Georgia who have set the standard and paved the way for us all.

- Sen. Kim Jackson

Mary Margaret and I sit together on the Floor of the House, and I see how hard she works for all of Georgia – It is essential to me and all of the House that she return to do the work we always count on her to do.

- Rep. Carl Gilliard

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CHANGING MEMORIAL DRIVE TO VETERANS MEMORIAL DRIVE

This article, which ran on May 17th on msn.com, is about my attempt to pass House Resolution 1351 in the 2024 Session. The article gives a good history of the naming and needed renaming of Memorial Drive---represents another reason to go back to the House in 2025, unfinished business. I am over the Stone Mountain Authority and their enablers honoring Confederate soldiers.

"State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) has introduced House Resolution 1351, which would rename Memorial Drive to “Veterans Memorial Drive.”

The corridor runs through DeKalb and Fulton counties and includes US 78 and State Route 410, or Stone Mountain Freeway. Each member of the DeKalb delegation is a co-sponsor of HR 1351 and proposes that the road have a name that honors all U.S. veterans.

“Citizens of Fulton and DeKalb counties do not want to name one of its main thoroughfares to honor the Confederacy,” Oliver said in a press release. “Memorial Drive links our State Capitol to a Confederate memorial, known for much of the last century to be a symbol of the Ku Klux Klan and the Lost Cause. It is time for the State of Georgia to change the name of Memorial Drive. We, therefore, propose to rename the road as Veterans Memorial Drive in honor of all veterans, not just Confederate soldiers.”

"The Atlanta portion of the corridor was first named East Fair Street and is one of the oldest roads in the city. In October 1927, during the Jim Crow era of racial segregation, The Stone Mountain Memorial Association broke ground on Stone Mountain Memorial Drive, lengthening East Fair Street and linking it to Stone Mountain. By 1930, the state of Georgia officially named “East Fair Street” as “Memorial Drive,” creating a 15-mile uninterrupted line running from the Georgia State Capitol to the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial.

"Both Fulton and DeKalb have been removing monuments and changing street names linked to the Confederacy for a number of years despite pushback from conservative lawmakers.The post State legislator introduces bill to rename Memorial Drive to honor all veterans appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

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THANKS TO MY CAMPAIGN INTERNS!

Huge thanks to my campaign interns Chloe Weems and Lizeth Flores, both rising sophomores at Agnes Scott College. I appreciate all your hard work!

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OUT AND ABOUT

My longtime friend former Sheriff Thomas Brown has written a book— he has stories to tell! I was glad to be with him today for his book launch. He is currently Chief Marshall for the Middle District US Federal Court, appointed by President Biden.

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I enjoyed visiting The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church this morning. Rev. Flippen Sr. has been a friend for a long time, and he has been particularly helpful on gun violence legislation. Thank you for hosting me!

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Saturday FARM FEST with ice cream, families, goats, and chickens!! Thanks to Han Pham, her family, and Her Term for hosting us.

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Thanks to Clairmont Heights Neighborhood Association for inviting me to speak at their meeting on Thursday evening on the Emory Clairmont Campus. It is always good to see you and hear what is important to you!

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I enjoyed speaking with my colleagues at the DeKalb Delegation Town Hall meeting in the New Black Wall Street in Stonecrest on Thursday night!

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I voted on Wednesday!! 1599 Clifton Road, across from CDC with good directions and free parking—- steady stream of voters but no line and no waiting! If you haven't voted yet, please vote on Tuesday, May 21 - Election Day!

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My dog Henry and his girlfriend Peaches are sniffing for votes at the dog park!

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DONATIONS WELCOME!

I have an opponent in the Democratic Primary for the new HD84 - I need your vote on May 21st! Now that the Session is over, I am allowed to ask for contributions. Please make a donation of any amount to my campaign. Thank you!!

DONATE

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ELECTION DAY IN DEKALB COUNTY

You must vote at your assigned precinct. Find it at My Voter Page or using this interactive map.

You can also find your Election Day Polling Place HERE.

Bring your ID: For more about Georgia ID requirements, click HERE.

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QUICK LINKS FOR YOU

I am on the following legislative committees. You can watch live every time they meet. Click on the links below for livestreams, agendas, archives and more.

Committees:

Subcommittees:

Appropriations - Human Resources
Governmental Affairs - State and Local Government
Judicial - Leverett (two)

You can search for and track bills, watch the House (or Senate) in Session, watch committee hearings, monitor legislation by committee, and find contact information —- all on the revamped General Assembly website. Here are quick links:

General Assembly website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/
House Session meetings and many committee hearings are available to watch online: https://www.legis.ga.gov/house
Archived videos of meetings and hearings: https://www.legis.ga.gov/house/media-services

Make your views known and tell me what issues interest you the most.

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