PERRY, GA – State Representative Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) recently won the title of Reserve 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. Carter Wins Reserve Grand Champion Title at the Second Annual Legislative Livestock Showdown”
Rep. Rashad Taylor Visits M. Agnes Jones Elementary School for “Georgia Pre-K Week”
ATLANTA – State Representative Rashad Taylor (D-Atlanta) celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Georgia’s Pre-K program this week by visiting M. Agnes Jones Elementary School as part of “Georgia Pre-K Week.” During his visit, Rep. Taylor read to a group of 4-year-old pre-kindergarten students and saw firsthand the learning that happens each day thanks to Georgia’s Pre-K Program. Continue reading “Rep. Rashad Taylor Visits M. Agnes Jones Elementary School for “Georgia Pre-K Week””
State Rep. Lynn Smith Attends Southern States Energy Board Conference
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently attended the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Southern States Energy Board Conference (SSEB) in Oklahoma City, OK. While in attendance, Rep. Smith served as a moderator for a panel discussion titled The Future of Clean Energy Development. Continue reading “State Rep. Lynn Smith Attends Southern States Energy Board Conference”
Rep. Gerald Greene Makes Georgians Aware of New Laws for Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse
ATLANTA – State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) announced today important changes to Georgia’s mandatory child abuse reporting law. As of July 1, 2012, nurse’s aides, members of the clergy, and personnel, employees and volunteers at schools, social agencies, hospitals, reproductive health care facilities and pregnancy resource centers have been added to the list of individuals who are required by law to report suspected child abuse. Continue reading “Rep. Gerald Greene Makes Georgians Aware of New Laws for Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse”
Henry County to Receive Nearly $1.7 Million In Transportation Grants
ATLANTA – State Representative Steve Davis (R-McDonough) announced today that Henry County will receive a total of $1,697,015 from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) 2013 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) program. Continue reading “Henry County to Receive Nearly $1.7 Million In Transportation Grants”