MOULTRIE, GA – State Representative Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) recently spent a day with Governor Nathan Deal, Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, and Secretary of State Brian Kemp at the 2012 Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition. Held from October 16 – 18 in Moultrie, Ga, the Expo provided a unique opportunity for Rep. Carter to once again join Gov. Deal and other state leaders visiting South Georgia as they learned about the exciting educational and economic opportunities provided in the state’s Sunbelt. Continue reading “Rep. Carter, Gov. Deal and Ag Commissioner Spotlight Georgia Agriculture at Sunbelt Expo”
Rep. Morgan Receives Friend of Mathematics Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) was recently presented with the Friend of Mathematics Award by the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (GCTM) at their 53rd annual Georgia Mathematics Conference. Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Receives Friend of Mathematics Award”
Rep. Lindsey to Push for Passage of a Parent Trigger Bill in 2013 Legislative Session to Give Parents a Greater Voice in School Governance
ATLANTA – State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta), the Georgia House Majority Whip, announced today his intention to push for passage of a Parent Trigger Bill during next year’s legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. The measure will give parents a greater voice in school governance. Continue reading “Rep. Lindsey to Push for Passage of a Parent Trigger Bill in 2013 Legislative Session to Give Parents a Greater Voice in School Governance”
Guest Editorial: Strict Regulations in Georgia Seek to Keep Citizens Safe
By Sen. Buddy Carter (R-Pooler) and Rep. Ben Watson (R- Savannah)
During the past few weeks, we have learned of a growing number of fungal meningitis cases linked to a batch of contaminated epidural steroid injections created by the New England Compounding Center. Meningitis refers to inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Common types of meningitis are viral and bacterial meningitis which can be highly contagious and begin with flu-like symptoms. Often these types of meningitis may go undiagnosed as patients will simply write it off as a seasonal flu. Unlike viral and bacterial meningitis, fungal meningitis is not contagious and cases currently under investigation by the CDC are limited to those who received the affected steroid shot. Continue reading “Guest Editorial: Strict Regulations in Georgia Seek to Keep Citizens Safe”
Rep. Stacey Abrams Wins Grand Champion Title at the Second Annual Legislative Livestock Showdown
PERRY, GA – House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams (D-Atlanta) recently won the title of Grand Champion at the second annual Legislative Livestock Showdown. This event was held Saturday, October 6 at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, GA. Continue reading “Rep. Stacey Abrams Wins Grand Champion Title at the Second Annual Legislative Livestock Showdown”