ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia General Assembly will suspend the 2020 legislative session indefinitely after Friday, March 13, the 29th Legislative Day. The suspension is out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of health and safety of members, staff and the public given the prevalence of the coronavirus. Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Speaker of the House David Ralston have mutually agreed to suspend the session and resume at a future date to be determined. Continue reading “General Assembly to Suspend Legislative Session”
Cobb County Legislative Delegation Holds Meeting on School Safety Plans for COVID-19
ATLANTA – The Cobb County Legislative Delegation, chaired by State Representative David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs), recently held a meeting with local and state agencies to discuss school safety plans regarding COVID-19, more commonly known as “coronavirus,” on Monday, March 9, 2020. Continue reading “Cobb County Legislative Delegation Holds Meeting on School Safety Plans for COVID-19”
Rep. Belton Issues Statement on Hard Labor Creek State Park as COVID-19 Monitoring Location
ATLANTA – State Representative Dave Belton (R-Buckhead) today issued the following statement regarding the state’s plan to utilize Hard Labor Creek State Park in Morgan County as a monitoring location for possible COVID-19 cases:
Rep. Brett Harrell to Introduce 2020 Budget and Tax Reform Package
ATLANTA – State Representative Brett Harrell (R-Snellville), chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee, today announced that he will introduce tax reform legislation which seeks to cut personal income taxes. Chairman Harrell made the announcement at the Atlanta Press Club today with Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and House Appropriations Chairman Terry England (R-Auburn). Continue reading “Rep. Brett Harrell to Introduce 2020 Budget and Tax Reform Package”
Rep. Todd Jones Commends Local Recipients of Girl Scout Gold Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth) commends four citizens from House District 25 for receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award, which is the highest ranking award in the Girl Scout program. Alexandra Dunn, Lucia Morris, Megan Pol and Cherie Sang from The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc. were recognized during the annual Gold Award Ceremony on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Todd Jones Commends Local Recipients of Girl Scout Gold Award”