Rep. Scott to Host Ceremony for Ahmaud Arbery’s Family, Encourages Citizens to Participate in Local Events on Second Anniversary

ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) encourages citizens to participate in several events around the state on the second anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery’s death. The event schedule is as follows:

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House Appropriations Chairman Terry England Will Not Seek Re-election

By State Representative Terry England (R-Auburn) 

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It is with mixed feelings yet a thankful heart that I am announcing that I will not be seeking another term in the Georgia House of Representatives. To say it has been an honor to represent Barrow County the last 18 years in the Georgia House would be a gross understatement. 

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Reps. Scoggins and Gambill Announce Final Passage of Legislation to Provide Senior Homestead Tax Exemption in Bartow County

ATLANTA – State Representatives Mitchell Scoggins (R-Cartersville) and Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville) today announced that House Bill 604 received final passage in the Georgia Senate on Tuesday, February 15. HB 604 was sponsored by Rep. Scoggins and co-sponsored by Reps. Gambill and Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) and would provide a homestead exemption for senior residents who reside within the Bartow County School District.

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Rep. Jan Tankersley Will Not Seek Re-Election

ATLANTA – State Representative Jan Tankersley (R-Brooklet), chair of the House Intragovernmental Coordination Committee, today announced that she will not seek re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives. She will continue to serve the remainder of her current term in office, which will expire when the Georgia General Assembly convenes for the 2023 legislative session.

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