ATLANTA –State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) today released the following statement regarding House Bill 586, local legislation to provide a referendum on the annexation of parts of unincorporated DeKalb into the city of Atlanta: Continue reading “Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Comments on Bill Providing DeKalb Annexation Referendum”
House Speaker David Ralston Reappoints Rep. Ed Rynders to OneGeorgia Overview Commission
ATLANTA – Georgia House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) recently reappointed State Representative Ed Rynders (R-Albany) to serve on the OneGeorgia Overview Commission. Rep. Rynders will continue to serve as the Chair of the Commission. Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Reappoints Rep. Ed Rynders to OneGeorgia Overview Commission”
Rep. Keisha Waites’ College Tuition for Children of Fallen Heroes Bill Passes Out of Higher Ed Committee
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives Higher Education Committee unanimously passed House Bill 54, legislation to provide cost free college tuition to children of fallen public safety officials, out of the committee at a hearing on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. The bill will now go to the Rules Committee for consideration before it can be eligible for a vote on the House floor. Continue reading “Rep. Keisha Waites’ College Tuition for Children of Fallen Heroes Bill Passes Out of Higher Ed Committee”
Rep. Gravley Welcomes Douglas County Commissioner and Coroner to State Capitol
ATLANTA— State Representative Micah Gravley (R-Douglasville) recently led the Georgia House of Representatives in recognizing Douglas County Tax Commissioner Todd Cowan and Douglas County Coroner Randy Daniel. Commissioner Cowan and Coroner Daniel were each recognized by House Resolutions for their accomplishments. Continue reading “Rep. Gravley Welcomes Douglas County Commissioner and Coroner to State Capitol”
Rep. Tonya Anderson and Women’s Caucus Host Servant Leadership Award Breakfast at State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Tonya Anderson (D-Lithonia), Chair of the Georgia Legislative Women’s Caucus, recently hosted the Servant Leadership Award Breakfast at the State Capitol. As a part of Women’s History Month, the Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus held its Servant Leadership Award Breakfast to recognize all honorees of the Servant Leadership Award. Continue reading “Rep. Tonya Anderson and Women’s Caucus Host Servant Leadership Award Breakfast at State Capitol”