ATLANTA – State Representative Farooq Mughal (D-Dacula) is grateful to Gwinnett County voters for approving two homeowner property relief referenda on the May 21, 2024, ballot, House Bill 711 and House Bill 748. When implemented, these referenda will result in tax relief for Gwinnett County homeowners by doubling the homestead exemption for all homeowners and providing further homeowner tax relief for school, law enforcement, hospital and military personnel who are essential members of the community. Also on May 21, 2024, a majority in Gwinnett County voted to approve the incorporation of the proposed City of Mulberry, or Senate Bill 333. Rep. Mughal was a co-sponsor of the legislation. City council elections are scheduled for November 2024.
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ATLANTA – State Representatives Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock) and Charlice Byrd (R-Woodstock) will host the “Keep Cherokee Beautiful” road clean-up on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 9 a.m. at Hobgood Park in Woodstock.
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ATLANTA – On Wednesday, May 29, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) joined Gov. Brian Kemp, members of the General Assembly and executives from Georgia Power, Oglethorpe Power, MEAG and the City of Dalton to celebrate the completion of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, which makes the nuclear plant the largest generator of clean energy in the nation.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) will hold the seventh annual Georgia Economic Empowerment Summit on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Savannah Technical College in Savannah.
Continue reading “Rep. Carl Gilliard to Hold 7th Annual Georgia Economic Empowerment Summit in Savannah”Rep. Carmen Rice Sworn in to Georgia House of Representatives for 2023-2024 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Carmen Rice (R-Columbus) was sworn into office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Harris County Courthouse, for the 2023-2024 legislative term. The swearing-in ceremony marks the start of Rep. Rice’s first term in the Georgia General Assembly.
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