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Former House Speaker Tom Murphy to be Honored with Portrait in State Capitol
Unveiling event will commemorate late Speaker’s 86th birthday

ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives will unveil a portrait of the late Speaker Thomas B. Murphy on Wednesday, March 10th, at 10:00 a.m. in the House chamber of the Georgia State Capitol.  The portrait will be on permanent loan from the Murphy family and the unveiling will commemorate the 86th anniversary of Speaker Murphy’s birth. Continue reading “

Former House Speaker Tom Murphy to be Honored with Portrait in State Capitol
Unveiling event will commemorate late Speaker’s 86th birthday

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State Representative Bob Bryant Speaks at Fort Stewart Black History Event

ATLANTA— On Thursday, February 25, 2010, State Representative Bob Bryant (D–Garden City) was the guest speaker at Fort Stewart, Georgia for a Black History Month observance program.  Speaking to the 3rd Infantry Division, Representative Bryant remembered famous African-American military heroes and told the crowd of over 200 soldiers and civilians of his personal experience in the United States Army.

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State Representative Bob Bryant Speaks at Fort Stewart Black History Event

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Georgia State Representative Lynn Smith Speaks at Leadership Atlanta Event

ATLANTA—State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) spoke at a Leadership Atlanta alumni program entitled, “Uniting the Two Georgias,” on Thursday, February 18, 2010. As part of a legislative panel, Representative Smith discussed Judge Magnuson’s ruling on the future of Lake Lanier’s water supply and how this ruling will affect the entire state of Georgia. Continue reading “

Georgia State Representative Lynn Smith Speaks at Leadership Atlanta Event

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‘Buck-a-Pack’ Cigarette Tax an Idea Whose Time Has Come

By Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah)

I’m a proud Republican and a fiscal conservative.  I’m also the lead sponsor on a bill that would raise an estimated $350 million in new state taxes and attract another billion dollars in federal health care funds to Georgia.  What’s more, I’m looking forward to running for re-election this year and will campaign on this issue. Continue reading “

‘Buck-a-Pack’ Cigarette Tax an Idea Whose Time Has Come

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Representative Katie Dempsey Appointed to Behavioral Health Coordinating Council

ATLANTA – Georgia State Representative Katie Dempsey (R- Rome) announces her appointment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Behavioral Health Coordinating Council. In this role, she will work with other Council members in developing solutions that will offer more efficient and effective delivery of behavioral health services. Continue reading “

Representative Katie Dempsey Appointed to Behavioral Health Coordinating Council

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