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ATLANTA – State Representatives Paulette Rakestraw Braddock (R-Hiram) and Howard Maxwell (R-Dallas) recently welcomed members of Leadership Paulding to the State Capitol. Continue reading “Leadership Paulding Visits State Capitol”
ATLANTA— State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) announced today the unanimous passage of House Bill 804 by the Georgia House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Lindsey, HB 804 would allow young victims to testify remotely in certain cases of abuse. Continue reading “House Passes Rep. Lindsey’s Legislation to Allow Remote Testimony for Young Victims”
ATLANTA— House Speaker David Ralston and the Georgia House of Representatives celebrated Thursday, February 20 as Apple Day at the Capitol. A group of just over 50 people traveled to the capitol, including apple growers, members of the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, Ellijay Downtown Development Authority, Gilmer County Economic Development Authority, and current members and past graduates of Leadership Gilmer. Apple Capitol beauty queens also made the trip, including Junior Apple Queen Shali King, Apple Queen Molly Parks, and Miss Apple Capitol Mary Ashley Tucker. Minister Butch Jones also attended and served as the Chaplain of the Day in the House. Continue reading “Georgia General Assembly Celebrates Gilmer County – The Apple Capitol of Georgia”
ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan (D-Austell) will honor individuals from the education community across Metro Atlanta at the State Capitol this week for their dedicated service during the January 28 snow storm event. Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Honors Education Heroes of January Snow Storm”
ATLANTA—State Representative Paulette Rakestraw Braddock (R-Powder Springs) announced the passage of House Bill 794 on Friday, February 21. Sponsored by Rep. Rakestraw Braddock, HB 794 proposes to amend the United States Constitution by adding a Balanced Budget requirement. Continue reading “Georgia House Passes Compact for a Balanced Budget Sponsored by Rep. Rakestraw Braddock”