ATLANTA – State Representative Dale Washburn (R-Macon) was recently honored as Lawmaker of the Year by the Reason Foundation for his legislative efforts to reform the use of speed zone cameras in Georgia.
Continue reading “Rep. Dale Washburn Honored as Lawmaker of the Year by Reason Foundation for Work to Reform Speed Zone Cameras”Chairman Matt Hatchett, President Pro Tempore Larry Walker Announce Dublin City Board of Education Nominating Committee Accepting Letters of Intent
ATLANTA – House Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin) and Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R-Perry) announce that the Dublin City Nominating Committee is accepting letters of intent and resumes for individuals who are interested in serving on the Dublin City Board of Education. The letter of intent must include the board district where the applicant resides with their physical address listed.
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By State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain)
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Georgia families are being told something very clear: if you need help putting food on the table, you must work—or prove you are working or training—to keep receiving assistance.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) welcomes new guidance from the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy confirming the core interpretation of Georgia law that Rep. Lim and other state representatives urged state officials to recognize nearly a year ago: COVID-19 vaccines may be administered by pharmacists under valid vaccine protocol agreements to Georgians ages 13 and older because COVID-19 is an illness that “has resulted in a public health emergency,” even though that emergency is no longer in effect.
Continue reading “Rep. Marvin Lim Applauds Georgia Clarification Protecting COVID-19 Vaccine Access but Calls for Broader, Lasting Guidance”Chairman Matt Hatchett, Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker Appointed by Governor Kemp to Nominating Committee Following Suspension of Dublin City Board of Education
ATLANTA – House Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin) and Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R-Perry) were recently appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to serve on the Dublin City Board of Education Nominating Committee, which will propose nominations for temporary replacements following Gov. Kemp’s suspension of all seven board members through an executive order. The suspensions followed an August 12, 2026, State Board of Education hearing, after which the State Board unanimously voted to recommend the suspension of the entire board.
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