Mike Cheokas

Riots endanger lives and property and also damage economic development. That's why we are sending a clear message to rioters who endanger lives by making it a felony instead of a misdemeanor. I am proud to lead on this important legislation to protect our citizens.

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Cheokas, Silcox pass bills to crack down on rioting - Americus Times-Recorder Staff Reports House Republicans on Wednesday passed legislation that would protect Georgians by toughening penalties for rioting. House Bill 505 by Rep. Mike Cheokas (Americus) would increase the charge for rioting to a felony instead of a misdemeanor, and Rep. Deborah Silcox’s (Sandy Springs) Hou...