ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives honored Staff Sergeant Phillips B. Casey to the House Chamber on Monday, August 22. Sgt. Casey was invited by State Representative Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), who introduced House Resolution 8EX, commending Sgt. Casey for bravery and selfless service while serving as a member of the United States Army in Kandahar, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Continue reading “House Recognizes Staff Sergeant Phillips B. Casey”
Lawmakers Review Plans to Increase State Water Supply
ATLANTA – In an ongoing effort to address Georgia’s pressing water needs, the Joint Study Committee on Water Supply held a meeting at the State Capitol on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. The meeting focused on Georgia’s ongoing litigation over Lake Lanier and the activities of the Governor’s Water Task Force. Continue reading “Lawmakers Review Plans to Increase State Water Supply”
House Speaker David Ralston Releases the Following Statement Discussing the 2011 Special Session
ATLANTA— House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today released the following statement discussing the 2011 Georgia General Assembly Special Session: Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Releases the Following Statement Discussing the 2011 Special Session”
Rep. Barbara Sims Appointed to Co-Chair the Science & Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission
ATLANTA – State Representative Barbara Sims (R-Augusta) was recently appointed to serve as the Chair of the Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). The appointment was made pursuant to Senate Resolution 68. Continue reading “Rep. Barbara Sims Appointed to Co-Chair the Science & Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission”
The Georgia House of Representatives to Recognize Author Karin Slaughter
ATLANTA— House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives will recognize best selling author Karin Slaughter with an Invitation Resolution on Thursday, August 25, 2011 during the Special Legislative Session. Continue reading “The Georgia House of Representatives to Recognize Author Karin Slaughter”