Rep. Ben Harbin Introduces Legislation to Increase Transparency for Bond Revenue
ATLANTA – State Representative Ben Harbin (R-Evans) announced today the introduction of House Bill 951, legislation that would ensure that proceeds earned from the sale of general obligation bonds are...
View ArticleRep. Karla Drenner Introduces Legislation to Ensure Students are Safe from...
ATLANTA – State Representative Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) today announced plans to introduce legislation that would ensure students are safe from radiation by banning the placement of cell...
View ArticleReport from the Senate: Sen. Stone
By: Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro) ATLANTA (February 16, 2012) – We are now at the midway point of the 2012 session and only 10 days away from Crossover Day, the last legislative day for bills to...
View ArticleKayak Fishing Symposium Scheduled at Go Fish Education Center
PERRY, Ga. (2/17/2012) You may have been fishing or been in a kayak- but have you ever been kayak fishing? Come learn how at the Kayak Fishing Symposium scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 (9 a.m. -...
View ArticleGuest Editorial: Creating a Fair and Open Process for Municipalization
The 10-county metro Atlanta region is undergoing a process of municipalization. Since 2005, the cities of Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Milton, Chattahoochee Hills, Dunwoody, and Peachtree Corners have...
View ArticleSen. Butler and Lt. Governor Cagle Welcomed Pastor Sherry Gaither as Chaplain...
ATLANTA (February 17, 2012) –Sen. Gloria Butler (D-Stone Mountain) and Lt. Governor Casey Cagle welcomed Pastor Sherry Gaither to serve as the Chaplain of the Day on February 17, 2012, in the Georgia...
View ArticleRep. BJ Pak Introduces Legislation to Penalize False Liens
ATLANTA – State Representative B.J. Pak (R-Lilburn) today announced the introduction of House Bill 997, which protects law enforcement personnel and other public servants from the growing problem of...
View ArticleRep. Rashad Taylor to Oppose New Charter School Amendment
ATLANTA – State Representative Rashad Taylor (D-Atlanta) announced today his intention to oppose a revision of the charter school amendment that was recently announced. Rep. Taylor plans to introduce...
View ArticleHouse Legislative Delegation Releases Statement on Cherokee County...
ATLANTA – The Cherokee County House Legislative Delegation issued the following statement today regarding reapportionment and redistricting in Cherokee County: “The State of Georgia requires local...
View ArticleStatement from Sen. Hardie Davis Regarding Georgia Redistricting
ATLANTA (February 17, 2012) – Sen. Hardie Davis (D-Augusta) has offered the following statement regarding the Senate Redistricting Committee’s decision to draw the 24th Senate District into Richmond...
View ArticleSen. Orrock Named 2012 Immigration Hero
ATLANTA (February 20, 2012) – Immigrants’ List, a bipartisan political action committee, named Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) an Immigration Hero for 2012. Sen. Orrock is only one of two state...
View ArticleSen. Hamrick and Lt. Governor Cagle Welcome Rev. Steve McFall as Chaplain of...
ATLANTA (February 16, 2012) – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Senator Bill Hamrick (R-Carrollton) welcomed Rev. Steve McFall to serve as the Chaplain of the Day on February 16, 2012 in the State Senate....
View ArticleSen. Judson Hill Files Free-Market Health Care Legislation
ATLANTA (February 21, 2012) – Today, Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta) filed four bills aimed at improving Georgians’ access to health care, bringing free-market based improvements and lowering costs for...
View ArticleSen. Seay Recognizes Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services
ATLANTA (February 22, 2012) – Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) honored the Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services for their World Championship titles for the “Open” and “Over 40” relay teams with...
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