Rep. Morgan Joins Legendary Civil Rights Leaders Honoring the Matriarch of the Voting Rights Movement

ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) will join several leading female activists in a panel discussion on Saturday, August 20th during the “Reclaiming the Gift” Centennial Birthday Celebration honoring Dr. Amelia Boynton Robinson, the “Matriarch of the Voting Rights Movement.” Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Joins Legendary Civil Rights Leaders Honoring the Matriarch of the Voting Rights Movement”

Rep. Barbara Sims Appointed to Georgia Medical Center Authority Overview Committee

ATLANTA – State Representative Barbara Sims (R-Augusta) was recently appointed to serve as the vice chair of the Georgia Medical Center Authority Overview Committee by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). The appointment was made pursuant to O.C.G.A. §20-15-15. Continue reading “Rep. Barbara Sims Appointed to Georgia Medical Center Authority Overview Committee”

Speaker David Ralston Receives Champion of Small Business Award

ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) received a Champion of Small Business award from the National Coalition for Capital. The Champion of Small Business Award recognizes individuals for demonstrating leadership in supporting policies and initiatives designed to promote access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs, especially those in economically distressed communities. Continue reading “Speaker David Ralston Receives Champion of Small Business Award”

House Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee Chairman Roger Lane Releases Proposed Map

ATLANTA – Rep. Roger Lane (R-Darien), Chairman of the House Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee, today released a proposed redistricting plan for the Georgia House of Representatives. The proposed plan is available on the Joint Reapportionment Office Website, http://www.legis.ga.gov, Joint Offices, Reapportionment, by clicking this link, or by following this web address: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Joint/reapportionment/en-US/default.aspx. Continue reading “House Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee Chairman Roger Lane Releases Proposed Map”

Rep. Ben Harbin Receives Champion of Small Business Award from the National Coalition for Capital

ATLANTA – State Representative Ben Harbin (R-Evans) received a Champion of Small Business Award from the National Coalition for Capital. The Champion of Small Business Awards recognizes individuals for demonstrating leadership in supporting policies and initiatives designed to promote access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs, especially those in economically distressed communities. Continue reading “Rep. Ben Harbin Receives Champion of Small Business Award from the National Coalition for Capital”