Conference Call Notes for Unlock Legislative Day at the Capitol Taken Friday, February 12, 2010

For February 16, 2010:

Dress in business attire

Please be sure to bring your picture ID for access into the building

We recommend Marta. Easiest way to get to the capital

The Underground parking deck is the easiest if you are not familiar with downtown.

Please expect to pay between $8.00 - $10.00 for parking downtown

If you can NOT make an appointment please come down. We will be there to support you and help you to pull your legislator out of session and speak to them. Don’t get discouraged or take it personally if your legislator is not responsive to setting up an appointment.

***If you are not sure of whom to speak with, please visit the link provided then enter your information to find your STATE legislator(s) for your area:
http://www.ciclt.net/sn/pol/po_districtlookup.aspx?ClientCode=aadd&State=ga&StateName=Georgia

We will be in room 122 located on the 1st floor of the Capital. It is not at all accessible, so we have made arrangements to have volunteers out front to greet you and give you materials. This is the best we could do inside the Capitol.

After your meeting with your Legislator PLEASE come back to room 122 to check out with us and fill out a brief evaluation.

If your appointment is after 12pm with your Legislator please give Rita Young a call on her cell to meet her elsewhere in the Capitol after your meeting (Rita Young’s cell: 770.688.5487)

Remind your Legislator about your needs and stay on message. We will brief you before you go to your meeting.

Thank your Legislator for the services that are working for you . Be positive and make a good impression.

Yes, you may bring your children down with you, if not PLEASE bring a picture of your child

Keep in mind that you will talk with TWO Legislators on this day. Your state representative and senator.

Parking and other information about the Capitol:
Driving Directions

Parking

Parking Lot Location:
-Located on Fraser Street, 2 blocks from the Capitol
Pete Hackney
-Located on the corner of Butler Street and Decatur Street
Steve Polk Plaza
-Located on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. beside the World of Coca-Cola

From the South:
Take I-75/85 North to Exit 245 (Capitol Avenue). At the bottom of the exit ramp, continue straight through the stop sign. At the first traffic light, turn left onto Hank Aaron Drive. The Capitol will be approximately one mile down on the left.
From the North:
Take I-75/85 South to Exit 248A (Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive). Bear right onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The Capitol will be on the left.
From the East:
Take I-20 West to Exit 58A (Capitol Avenue). Turn right on Capitol Avenue. The Capitol will be approximately one mile down on the left.
From the West:
Take I-20 East to Exit 56B (Windsor St./Spring St./Stadium). At the third light, turn left onto Central Avenue. Go to Mitchell Street and turn right. The Capitol will be two blocks down on the left.

Accessibility

Parking Spaces for visitors with disabilities are located on Mitchell Street. Vehicles may stop briefly at the loading zone to drop off passengers.

Entrances for visitors in wheelchairs may enter the Capitol from the loading zone off of Mitchell Street and from Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive via ramps which provide access to the first (ground) floor.

Elevators The elevators are located on the east and west sides of the Capitol.

Restrooms Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the first, third and fourth floors of the Capitol building. Facilities for ladies are located on the first floor, inside the Capitol Avenue entrance and on the third floor in room 342. Mens' facilities can be found on the first floor and on the fourth floor adjacent to the House Gallery.

Water Fountains Accessible water fountains can be found near the first floor restrooms on the east side of the Capitol and inside the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive entrance.

Telephones Both a TDD and a Volume Control Telephone are located on the first floor of the Capitolin the restroom area.

Galleries Wheelchair spaces are provided in the Senate and House galleries and most legislative committee meeting rooms are accessible.

Capitol Grounds The paths leading to points of interest on the Capitol grounds are paved.