Below is a guest editorial by State Representative Barry Loudermilk. Continue reading “A Statewide Day of Fasting and Prayer”
Chief Harvey Cryder Appointed to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council
ATLANTA – Representative Jon Burns (R-Newington) commends Chief Harvey Cryder of the Screven County Fire Department on his appointment to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council by former Speaker Mark Burkhalter on January 5, 2010. Continue reading “Chief Harvey Cryder Appointed to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council”
Representative Oliver Introduces Legislation Requested by DeKalb Citizens
ATLANTA — State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) has introduced House Bill 1031 and House Bill 1032 at the request of her constituents. Continue reading “Representative Oliver Introduces Legislation Requested by DeKalb Citizens”
Georgia State Capitol Celebrates 100 Years of Scouting
ATLANTA – State lawmakers today welcomed Boy Scout troops from across Georgia to celebrate 100 years of scouting during Boy Scouts of America Day at the Georgia State Capitol. Representatives of the Department of Natural Resources were also on hand to announce the “Scouting for State Parks” initiative that will engage thousands of scouts and volunteers to help maintain Georgia’s state parks. Continue reading “Georgia State Capitol Celebrates 100 Years of Scouting”
Statement from the Cherokee County Legislative Delegation After the Passage of House Bill 908
ATLANTA- The Cherokee County Legislative Delegation released the following statement after the passage of House Bill 908 this week, which will give more local control of billions in Quality Basic Education (QBE) grants and funding back to local school boards by giving them more control of their QBE funds: Continue reading “Statement from the Cherokee County Legislative Delegation After the Passage of House Bill 908”