ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Beasley-Teague (D-Red Oak) and the Office Depot Foundation are pleased to announce that Georgia House District 65 Schools have been chosen to receive colorful new “sackpacks” containing essential school supplies as part of the Foundation’s 2011 National Backpack Program in partnership with the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL). Continue reading “Rep. Sharon Beasley-Teague Partners with the Office Depot Foundation to Distribute Hundreds of Sackpacks to Local Children in Need”
Rep. Karla Drenner Completes Program for Senior Executives at Harvard Kennedy School
ATLANTA – State Representative Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) recently completed the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program. This three-week Executive Education program, offered at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, focused on the development of conceptual frameworks for addressing policy issues, explored the relationship between citizens and their government, and examined the ethical and professional responsibilities of leadership. Continue reading “Rep. Karla Drenner Completes Program for Senior Executives at Harvard Kennedy School”
Rep. Lynn Smith Leads Panel Discussion on New Recycling and Waste Management Laws
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently participated in a legislative panel discussion that focused on recent changes to Georgia’s Solid Waste Management Act. Continue reading “Rep. Lynn Smith Leads Panel Discussion on New Recycling and Waste Management Laws”
Rep. Edward Lindsey Comments on the APS CRCT Investigation
ATLANTA – State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) issued the following statement today regarding the state’s investigation into the Atlanta Public Schools CRCT exams: Continue reading “Rep. Edward Lindsey Comments on the APS CRCT Investigation”