ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) today delivered school supplies to several elementary schools in House District 76. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Delivers School Supplies to Elementary Schools in District 76”
Speaker Ralston Announces Paid Family Leave Policy for Georgia House of Representatives Employees
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced a new paid family leave policy for employees of the Georgia House of Representatives. Effective January 1, 2020, this policy will provide for three weeks of paid leave to an employee who welcomes a new child into their family through birth, adoption or foster care. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Paid Family Leave Policy for Georgia House of Representatives Employees”
Rep. Tanner Receives David Levine Legislative Award from Georgia Gerontology Society
ATLANTA – State Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville) recently received the David Levine Legislative Award from the Georgia Gerontology Society (GGS) during the annual GGS conference. Rep. Tanner was honored for championing and authoring house bills that support transportation efforts that benefit elderly Georgians. Continue reading “Rep. Tanner Receives David Levine Legislative Award from Georgia Gerontology Society”
Speaker Ralston Announces North Georgia Office of the Center for Rural Prosperity & Innovation in Ellijay
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced that the Center for Rural Prosperity & Innovation has opened a North Georgia Office in Ellijay. The office is located in the Collaboration on River’s Edge (CORE) Building, a workplace innovation space and initiative of the Greater Gilmer Community Foundation. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces North Georgia Office of the Center for Rural Prosperity & Innovation in Ellijay”
Rep. Calvin Smyre Opposes Senate Bills 273 and 278 Creating New GA University System & the Consolidation of ASU, FVSU & SSU
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Dean of the Georgia House, today expressed his strong opposition to Senate Bills 273 and 278. In a recent letter to University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley, Rep. Smyre stated: