ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) has recently been recognized by several organizations for sponsoring the Hands-Free Georgia Act, or House Bill 673. HB 673, which creates a hands-free driving law, was signed into law by Gov. Deal and became effective in Georgia on July, 1, 2018.
Rep. John Corbett Receives 2018 ACCG Legislative Service Award
ATLANTA – State Representative John Corbett (R-Lake Park) recently received a 2018 Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Legislative Service Award. ACCG, Georgia’s county association, recognized Rep. Corbett for his work on House Bill 381 during the 2018 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. John Corbett Receives 2018 ACCG Legislative Service Award”
MAG Honors Rep. Sharon Cooper with its First Hall of Fame Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, was recently honored by the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) as the first recipient of its Hall of Fame Award during the organization’s House of Delegates (HOD) meeting on Jekyll Island on October 20, 2018.
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Calhoun, Clay and Randolph Counties Added to Disaster Declaration
ATLANTA – State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) today announced that Calhoun, Clay and Randolph counties were added to a disaster declaration and are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance for losses from Hurricane Michael. Early and Terrell counties in House District 151 were previously added to the disaster declaration. Continue reading “Calhoun, Clay and Randolph Counties Added to Disaster Declaration”
Rep. Glanton Participated in Leadership Program for Select Southern State Government Officials
ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro) recently participated in the 2018 Center for the Advancement of Leadership Skills (CALS), the leadership development program of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) of The Council of State Governments. This annual program brings together state executive, legislative and judicial branch officials from the SLC’s 15 member states and allows them to engage in conversations in a strictly nonpartisan environment. Continue reading “Rep. Glanton Participated in Leadership Program for Select Southern State Government Officials”