Georgia House of Representatives
House Media Services Office
By State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville)
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As a veteran and public servant, I’ve always believed leaders solve problems, not create them. But today, Americans are paying the price for political gridlock that has led to a federal government shutdown.
Continue reading “Government Shutdown Hurts Workers, Veterans and Families — Leaders Must Do Better”ATLANTA – The House Rural Development Committee, chaired by State Representative Leesa Hagan (R-Lyons), will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 10 a.m. in room 341 of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.
Continue reading “House Rural Development Committee to Hold Meeting at the Georgia State Capitol”ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chairman of the Savannah Music Commission, will host an inaugural “Savannah Sound Check” event to unite the city’s music industry on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The Pittman Enterprises Club at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia.
Continue reading “Rep. Carl Gilliard, Savannah Music Commission to Host Inaugural “Savannah Sound Check” Event”ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) applauds the recent announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expected to release $3 billion in aid to support struggling farmers. Whip Burchett recently met with senior USDA and White House officials, as well as U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, in Washington, D.C., to advocate for Georgia priorities, including securing federal funding for the state’s farm communities.
Continue reading “House Majority Whip James Burchett Touts $3 Billion USDA Aid to Support Georgia Farmers”ATLANTA – State Representative Bill Werkheiser (R-Glennville), chairman of the House Industry and Labor Committee, recently hosted members of the House Special Committee on Resource Management Water Subcommittee, chaired by State Representative Chas Cannon (R-Moultrie), for a meeting in Claxton, located within Rep. Werkheiser’s House District 157. The subcommittee has traveled the state over the last several months to evaluate Georgia’s major water sources, usage patterns, data accuracy and capacity planning, while developing strategies to meet the state’s future water demands.
Continue reading “Rep. Bill Werkheiser and House Special Committee on Resource Management Water Subcommittee Hold Meeting in Claxton, Tour North Bryan County Water Reclamation Facility”