ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments recently named State Representative Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) as the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. Rep. Carter will also serve as a member on the Education, Higher Education, Governmental Affairs, Small Business Development, and Agriculture and Consumer Affairs committees. Continue reading “Rep. Amy Carter Named Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government”
Why HB 1 is Still Crucial for Georgia Citizens
By State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon)
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Since last Friday, I have read headlines and social media posts that HB 1, the bill attempting to legalize medical cannabis in Georgia, had been gutted, or was dead. Let me assure you, that is the furthest thing from the truth. Continue reading “Why HB 1 is Still Crucial for Georgia Citizens”
Reps. Gravley and Hightower Meet with GDOT in Douglas County to Discuss Problem Areas
ATLANTA— State Representatives Micah Gravley (R-Douglasville) and Dusty Hightower (R-Carrollton) recently met with officials from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in Douglas County to tour the area’s troubled roadways. Continue reading “Reps. Gravley and Hightower Meet with GDOT in Douglas County to Discuss Problem Areas”
Rep. Bill Hitchens Named Vice Chairman of Defense & Veterans Affairs Committee
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Bill Hitchens (R-Rincon) as the Vice Chairman of the Defense & Veterans Affairs Committee. Rep Hitchens will also serve as a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and the Economic Development and Public Safety and Homeland Security committees. Continue reading “Rep. Bill Hitchens Named Vice Chairman of Defense & Veterans Affairs Committee”
Rep. Tom Dickson Appointed to Education Reform Commission
ATLANTA –State Representative Tom Dickson (R-Cohutta) was appointed to the Education Reform Commission by Governor Nathan Deal. The commission is charged with studying the state’s education system and providing recommendations to Governor Deal for possible improvements to the system. Continue reading “Rep. Tom Dickson Appointed to Education Reform Commission”