ATLANTA – State Representative Alex Atwood (R-Brunswick) commented today on the General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 1166, legislation that provides parents with an additional voluntary option for ensuring their children receive health insurance coverage. Sponsored by Rep. Atwood, HB 1166 passed the Senate yesterday with a vote of 42 to 2, showing tremendous bipartisan support for the measure. The legislation previously passed the state House with a vote of 161 to 1. Continue reading “Rep. Atwood’s Legislation Makes Way through General Assembly, Heads to Governor”
Rep. Kip Smith Recognizes Bo Calloway at Georgia House of Representatives
ATLANTA – State Representative Kip Smith (R-Columbus) led the Georgia House of Representatives today in passing House Resolution 1979 and in welcoming to the House floor Howard Hollis “Bo” Callaway, former President and CEO of Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga. As introduced by Rep. Smith, HR 1979 recognizes the military, political and business accomplishments that Callaway has made to his country and state over the last 60 years. Continue reading “Rep. Kip Smith Recognizes Bo Calloway at Georgia House of Representatives”
Rep. Oliver’s Legislation Makes Way through General Assembly, Heads to Governor
ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) commented today on the General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 535, which passed the state Senate with a unanimous vote and passed the state House with a vote of 147 to 13, showing broad bipartisan support for the measure. Sponsored by Rep. Oliver, HB 535 modernizes funding for the Georgia State War Veterans’ Home. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver’s Legislation Makes Way through General Assembly, Heads to Governor”
Rep. Morgan Introduces Resolution Honoring Cobb County Police Sergeant
ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan (D-Austell) recently introduced a resolution recognizing the outstanding service of retired Cobb County Police Sergeant Clarence Webb.
“Officer Webb dedicated 22 years of his life to outstanding service in our area,” said Rep. Morgan. “Not only has he been an outstanding officer for these years, but he also made great contributions to the communities and youth in South Cobb County. We owe it to Officer Webb to show just how much we love and appreciate his work in our community”
Clarence Webb began working at the Cobb County Police Department in October 1990. Eventually assigned to the community policing program in the Six Flags Drive area, Webb worked to bridge the gap between the Cobb County police and citizens of South Cobb. He did this by becoming a partner in education with Lindley Middle School, a mentor for students at Bryant and Riverside elementary schools, and a regular participant in the annual Fraternal Order of Police “Shop with a Cop” program.
In 1999, Webb received a distinguished evaluation before being transferred to a criminal investigation unit as an auto theft investigator. In this role, Webb received another distinguished evaluation in 2005 and later that year was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He retired from the Cobb County Police Department in January 2012.
In addition to his career at the Cobb County Police Department, Sergeant Webb has served as a volunteer coach for 33 years. Throughout this time, he coached football, soccer, basketball, and track and field. One of his most notable volunteer successes was assisting with the start-up of a youth track program with the Cobb County Police Athletic League. This program attracted 75 participating youth in its first year. In recognition of his community service, Sergeant Webb received the 2011 Drew Brown Award for Community Service. Sergeant Webb continues to volunteer with the Police Athletic League, which currently supports 110 youth track athletes.
Since 2003, Alisha Thomas Morgan has represented Georgia’s 39th House District, serving Cobb County. She is the first African-American to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives from Cobb County and currently serves on the Children & Youth, Education, Governmental Affairs, and Health & Human Services committees. Rep. Morgan may be reached at 404-656-0109 or by e-mail at Alisha.Morgan@house.ga.gov.
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Rep. Houston Encourages Constituents to Check for Unclaimed Property
Approximately $600 million left unclaimed
ATLANTA – State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) recently announced that residents of Berrien, Cook, Colquitt and Tift counties have unclaimed money in the Unclaimed Property Program, which is managed by the State Revenue Department. Thanks to a request made by Rep. Houston, a complete list of residents with unclaimed property will soon be available to local newspapers, as well as the city halls and public libraries within the four counties. Rep. Houston previously made a similar request that resulted in these publications of local unclaimed property lists in 2008.
“Most people do not realize that they have money in the Unclaimed Property Program,” said Rep. Houston. “This money can make a significant impact on the lives of families and the local economy. As a result, I requested a list of the people who have unclaimed money. I was overwhelmed by the number of people in our area, and I have worked to ensure that this list is more accessible to local citizens. I encourage all residents to check these lists to see if they have any unclaimed property.”
The Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act protects the rights of owners of abandoned property and relieves those holding the property of the continuing responsibility to account for the property. According to the Act, when a person holds property that belongs to someone else but has lost contact with the owner for a specified period, that holder must remit the property to the state. The state then serves as the custodian for the property, allowing the owners or their heirs an opportunity to claim their property in the future. All unclaimed property will be returned to the owner at no charge.
For more information on Georgia’s Unclaimed Property Program, please click here.
Representative Penny Houston represents the citizens of District 170, which includes portions of Berrien, Colquitt, and Cook counties. She was elected into the House of Representatives in 1997, and is currently a Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee. She also serves on the Banks & Banking, Budget and Fiscal Oversight, Economic Development & Tourism, and Ways & Means committees.
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