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Georgia Legislators Attend Public Leadership Institute’s National Conference

ATLANTA – State Representatives Debra Bazemore (D-Riverdale), Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia), Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain) and Sam Park (D-Lawrenceville), along with Senators Tonya Anderson (D-Lithonia) and Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) recently attended the 2019 Public Leadership Institute’s (PLI) State Strategy Forum National Conference. This conference invites about 120 state legislators from over 40 different states to participate in policy and leadership sessions, which are designed as practical and real-world as possible. Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Attend Public Leadership Institute’s National Conference”

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Rep. Tanner Receives 2019 Legislative A-Team Member Award from National Alliance on Mental Illness in Georgia

ATLANTA – State Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville) recently received the 2019 Legislative A-Team Member Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Georgia (NAMI Georgia) during NAMI Georgia’s annual meeting. Rep. Tanner was recognized for championing House Bill 514 during the 2019 legislative session, which established the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission. Continue reading “Rep. Tanner Receives 2019 Legislative A-Team Member Award from National Alliance on Mental Illness in Georgia”

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Georgia Planning Association Honors Rep. Tanner with Distinguished Elected Leadership Award

ATLANTA – State Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville), Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, was recently honored by the Georgia Planning Association (GPA) with the Distinguished Elected Leadership Award. Rep. Tanner was recognized for his legislative efforts to improve transportation and transit in metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia. Continue reading “Georgia Planning Association Honors Rep. Tanner with Distinguished Elected Leadership Award”