Donna Lowry
Donna Lowry is a capitol correspondent for this season’s coverage of Georgia’s 2019 legislative session beginning Monday, Jan. 14.
The long-running GPB television program provides daily, in-depth reporting of the state legislature during the annual Georgia General Assembly session and analysis on issues including taxes, jobs, education, schools and the environment.
Lowry, who comes to GPB after working in television as a reporter with WXIA for nearly 30 years, will be part of a team that includes award-winning journalist Scott Slade. Most recently, Lowry served as the chief communications officer for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta.
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Georgia Secretary of State to speak to prosecutors from special counsel Jack Smith's probe — Board of Education to hold hearings on property taxes — redistricting decision could affect Georgia — state law enforcement working group meets — five new inductees in Athens Music Walk of Fame -
Candidates pitched their plans at Georgia School Boards Association conference in Savannah -
Monday on Political Rewind: We are back under the Gold Dome! The state Capitol is buzzing again as lawmakers get to work on Gov. Kemp's proposed budget. We took a look at the different parts of the budget and how lawmakers will likely alter its contents. -
Monday on Political Rewind: A giant of Georgia politics died over the weekend. Former Sen. Johnny Isakson passed away Sunday. He served many years in Congress, gaining a national reputation as an affable bipartisan. Later on the show, a deep dive into Ga.'s film industry with guest host Donna Lowry. -
The joint congressional map heads to the floor of the Senate for a vote tomorrow. After gaining approval from the Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, it moved forward by a vote of 9-5 along party lines. -
Political Rewind: Fulton Election Board Sees New Chair; Ga. Dems Pledge To Fight For Abortion AccessA panel of political experts discussed Georgia's new voting law, reproductive rights, and several other topical issues with guest host Donna Lowry.
