ATLANTA – State Representative Andy Welch (R-Locust Grove) authors House Resolution 1137 that calls for a constitutional convention for the purpose of amending the United States Constitution to require Congress to operate under a balanced budget. Continue reading “Rep. Welch Authors Legislation to Initiate a Constitutional Convention to Balance Federal Budget”
Rep. Ann Purcell Awarded for Her Work on SB 178
ATLANTA – State Representative Ann R. Purcell (R-Rincon) recently received the Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award from the Georgia Council on Aging (GCOA), as well as a Legislator of the Year award from the Assisted Living Federation of America and the Georgia Community Care Association. These recognitions come after Representative Purcell’s work last year on Senate Bill 178, which established the “assisted living community” as a new category of long-term health care provider in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Ann Purcell Awarded for Her Work on SB 178”
Rep. Mark Hamilton Reminds Georgia’s Military and Overseas Citizens of New Primary Absentee Voting Options
ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) reminded Georgians today that beginning Saturday, January 21, 2012, the state’s military and overseas citizens can access their absentee ballot electronically for the Tuesday, March 6, 2012 presidential primary. Continue reading “Rep. Mark Hamilton Reminds Georgia’s Military and Overseas Citizens of New Primary Absentee Voting Options”
Rep. Oliver Named as an “Emory History Maker”
ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) was recently recognized as one of Emory University’s 175 History Makers. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver Named as an “Emory History Maker””
South Georgia Representatives Sponsor Legislation to Protect Public from Dangerous Dogs
ATLANTA – Monday marked the first day of the 2012 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, and State Representatives Penny Houston (R-Nashville) and Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) are already working hard on House Bill 717, a new piece of legislation designed to help protect the public from dangerous dogs. Continue reading “South Georgia Representatives Sponsor Legislation to Protect Public from Dangerous Dogs”