Contacting Your Legislator with a Telephone Call
The second best way to contact your legislator is by telephone. To find your state legislator's phone number via the Internet, go to the Georgia General Assembly web site at www.legis.state.ga.us where you will find phone numbers as well as mailing and e-mail addresses. Or you may call the State's main switchboard at 404-656-2000 and ask for your Senator and/or Representative's office.
Telephone calls are often taken by a staff member instead of the legislator. Ask to speak with the aide who handles the issue on which you wish to comment. If the aide is unavailable, you may leave a message. Make certain that the person taking your call knows what legislation you are calling about and what your position is (see steps 1 and 2 below). Many legislators keep logs to track public comment coming in to the office by phone. If you speak with someone other than your legislator, take down the staff person's name and title, and request a written response to your phone call. Be sure to thank the person taking your call for his/her time and consideration.
If you are able to speak directly with your state legislator on the phone, it's easiest to follow these four basic steps:
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