Georgia citizens are meeting this weekend to take a deep look at developing legislation to address child support reform, school discipline, mental health and the police, technology skills and treatment of the homeless.

The event, hosted by Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick, D-Lithonia, is an effort to get residents involved in the state's policy-making process.

Citizens will have an opportunity to meet with industry experts, legislators, attorneys and activists.

The event will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Atlanta campus of ITT-Tech at 485 Oak Place, Suite 800. Registration is required through kendrickforgeorgia.com.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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