ATLANTA – State Representative Donna Sheldon (R-Dacula), joined by State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge, visited Frank N. Osborne Middle School yesterday to witness the award-winning academic programs offered at the school. Rep. Sheldon invited Georgia’s top education official to the school after serving as the school’s “principle for a day,” so that Superintendent Barge could see for himself the school’s successful education program. Continue reading “Rep. Sheldon Brings State Superintendent to Osborne Middle School”
Rep. Heard Sponsors “Tax Amnesty Program Act”
ATLANTA – State Representative Keith Heard (D-Athens) commented today on the passage of House Bill 29 out of the House Ways & Means Committee. This legislation would create a one-time tax amnesty program. Continue reading “Rep. Heard Sponsors “Tax Amnesty Program Act””
The Georgia House Passes Pro-Life Measure
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 954, a pro-life measure that would ban abortions after 20 weeks and thereby protect the lives of unborn children at the stage of development where medical evidence indicates a fetus is capable of feeling pain. Continue reading “The Georgia House Passes Pro-Life Measure”
Rep. Dollar Recognizes Cobb County Schools
ATLANTA – State Representative Matt Dollar (R-Marietta) today led the Georgia House of Representatives in recognizing the accomplishments of East Cobb County schools with a series of House Resolutions. These resolutions commend the outstanding academic achievement and improvement of schools in Rep. Dollar’s district, all of which were awarded with the highest honors given by Georgia’s Single Statewide Accountability System (SASS). Continue reading “Rep. Dollar Recognizes Cobb County Schools”
Rep. Parent Introduces Government for Georgians Legislative Package
ATLANTA – State Representative Elena Parent (D-DeKalb County) today announced the introduction of the Government for Georgians Legislative Package, which includes three pieces of legislation to strengthen lobbyist registration regulations, reform state campaign contribution laws, and create an independent redistricting commission. Continue reading “Rep. Parent Introduces Government for Georgians Legislative Package”