ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta), chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, today introduced House Bill 1584, legislation that would bring a local referendum to Augusta citizens to transition Augusta to a council-manager form of government for Richmond County and the City of Augusta.
Continue reading “Rep. Mark Newton Urges Support for Legislation to Create Local Referendum to Establish Council-Manager Form of Government in Augusta-Richmond County”Chairman Chris Erwin Announces Support from Georgia Education Leaders for the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026
ATLANTA – State Representative Chris Erwin (R-Homer), chairman of the House Education Committee, today announced that he has received a letter from several Georgia-based education organizations expressing their support for House Bill 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026. The organizations offering their support include the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, the Georgia School Boards Association, the Georgia School Superintendents Association and the Professional Association of Georgia Educators.
Continue reading “Chairman Chris Erwin Announces Support from Georgia Education Leaders for the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026”Rep. Lee Hawkins Recognizes Andrew Collinson of Gainesville with House Resolution for His Nonprofit Work
ATLANTA – State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), chairman of the House Health Committee, recently recognized Andrew Collinson of Gainesville with House Resolution 1414 for his involvement with the nonprofit, Running 4 Heroes.
Continue reading “Rep. Lee Hawkins Recognizes Andrew Collinson of Gainesville with House Resolution for His Nonprofit Work”Rep. Eric Bell Introduces House Resolution Urging Rescheduling of Cannabis to Align with Federal Recommendations
ATLANTA – State Representative Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) recently introduced House Resolution 1524, legislation urging the rescheduling of marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance under state law.
Continue reading “Rep. Eric Bell Introduces House Resolution Urging Rescheduling of Cannabis to Align with Federal Recommendations”Rep. Tangie Herring Applauds House Passage of Property Tax Relief for Seniors in Macon-Bibb County
ATLANTA – State Representative Tangie Herring (D-Macon) today announced that House Bill 1537 and House Bill 1538, which both aim to provide property tax relief to seniors in Macon-Bibb County, passed on the Local Calendar in the House today and are now headed to the Senate for consideration.
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