Governor received Marsy’s Law Victims’ Rights Champion Award for dedication to elevating victims’ rights

ATLANTA, GA – November 14, 2019 – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was awarded with a Victims’ Rights Champion Award by Marsy’s Law for Georgia on November 14, 2019. Gov. Kemp is being recognized for his support of the state constitutional amendment that was passed in November 2018, which extended the rights of crime victims.

Marsy’s Law for Georgia representative Danica Thompson presents Rep. John Lewis with the Marsy’s Law Victims’ Rights Champion Award.

For Immediate Release

May 8, 2018

Deal Signs Bill to Implement to Marsy’s Law

Legislation Goes Into Effect If Voters Approve Constitutional Rights For Crime Victims

Marsy’s Law for Georgia celebrated National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with victim advocate appreciation lunches across the state and by getting the iconic King and Queen buildings at the Perimeter of Atlanta to light their crowns purple.

For Immediate Release

March 27, 2018

Marsy’s Law for Georgia passes House 169-0

Tamiko Pugh, an author, and activist against domestic violence, lives in Austell. Below, she shares her story and why she supports Marsy’s Law for Georgia.

Ten years ago I woke up alone, in a state of confusion and panic, helplessly lying in the middle of I-85.