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Coweta County Delegation Recognizes Coweta Principal at State Capitol

ATLANTA – The Coweta County Legislative Delegation today led the Georgia House of Representatives in recognizing Dr. Laurie Barron for being named the MetLife/NASSP National Middle Level Principal of the Year, with House Resolution 466. The Coweta County Delegation is comprised of state Representatives Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), David Stover (R-Newnan), Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), and Carl Von Epps (D-LaGrange), as well as state Senator Mike Crane (R- Newnan).

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Georgia House Passes Safe Carry Protection Act

ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives today passed the Safe Carry Protection Act, House Bill 512, by a vote of 117-56. Co-sponsored by State Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton), this legislation would allow licensed weapons holders who have gone through the process of finger printing, a background check, and a mental health inquiry to obtain a Georgia Weapons License to carry their firearms in more places in Georgia than currently allowed by state law.

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Rep. Houston Commends GEFA Program to Help Farmers Obtain Energy Efficient Products

ATLANTA – The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) recently announced it is launching the Georgia Agricultural Irrigation Motor (AIM) Program. State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) praised this program as one that would help Georgia farmers become more energy-efficient, save money on fuel costs, and reduce emissions by providing farmers with a rebate to replace inefficient diesel irrigation engines with energy-efficient electric irrigation motors.

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