ATLANTA – The Milton County Legislators’ Advisory Committee met for the first time on June 11 at Johns Creek City Hall. Representatives Mark Burkhalter (R- Johns Creek) and Jan Jones (R- Milton) formed the committee in May 2009 to advise north Fulton legislators on the proposed re-creation of Milton County. Continue reading “Milton County Legislators’ Advisory Committee”
Rep. Jeff May Elected House Republican Caucus Vice-Chairman
ATLANTA – The House Republican Caucus recently elected state Representative Jeff May (R- Monroe) as the new caucus vice-chairman. In his new position, Rep. May will assist with member services and incumbent re-election, candidate recruitment, caucus fundraising, technology utilization, and presiding over House Republican Caucus meetings in the absence of the chair. Prior to the elections, which were held at a recent caucus meeting, Rep. May served as caucus secretary/treasurer.
“It is with great humility that I accept the responsibility of Vice-Chair of the House Republican Caucus,” said Rep. May. “I am humbled that the members of our caucus have allowed me to continue to serve them in this new capacity.”
The leadership change came after Rep. Jay Roberts became House Transportation Committee Chairman and stepped down as House Republican Caucus Chairman. Rep. Donna Sheldon (R- Dacula), formerly the caucus vice-chairman, was elected to the position of caucus chairman and Rep. Allen Peake (R- Macon) was elected secretary/treasurer.
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Representative Jeff May represents the 111th House District in Walton County. He serves as a member of the Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications; Industrial Relations; Transportation as well as the Ways & Means Committees.
State Representative Rick Austin Accepted to The Program for Emerging Political Leaders
ATLANTA—State Representative Rick Austin (R- Demorest) has been accepted to The Program for Emerging Political Leaders. The prestigious program, hosted by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation (SLLF) and the Darden School of Business (Darden) at the University of Virginia, is designed to enhance the leadership potential and vision of our country’s greatest up and coming leaders. Continue reading “State Representative Rick Austin Accepted to The Program for Emerging Political Leaders”
Graves Addresses Thousands at Midwest Fair Tax Rally
ATLANTA— State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger) spoke to a crowd of nearly 5,000 people at the Midwest Fair Tax Rally in Columbia, Missouri this Saturday, June 13th. Joined by talk show host Neil Boortz, Herman Cain and Georgia Congressman John Linder, Graves spoke about Americans’ concerns over reckless government spending, corporate bailouts, and the benefits of the Fair Tax. Continue reading “Graves Addresses Thousands at Midwest Fair Tax Rally”
Gordon Appoints Benjamin Polote Jr. to Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority
ATLANTA- Today Representative J. Craig Gordon (D- Savannah) announced the appointment of Benjamin Polote Jr. to the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority Board of Directors. Continue reading “Gordon Appoints Benjamin Polote Jr. to Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority”