ATLANTA- Today the Augusta Richmond County Legislative Delegation announced the appointment of Cedric Johnson as the new Chairman of the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority. In accordance with House Bill 813, Mr. Johnson will serve as Chairperson of the restructured seven member Coliseum Authority. Continue reading “Legislative Delegation Appoints Cedric Johnson Chairman of Coliseum Authority”
State Representative Harry Geisinger To Attend 3rd Annual Save Our Skin Walk/Run
State Representative Harry Geisinger To Attend 3rd Annual Save Our Skin Walk/Run
ATLANTA— State Representative Harry Geisinger (R-Roswell) will proudly attend the 3rd Annual Save Our Skin 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, 23 at Perimeter Place. Continue reading “State Representative Harry Geisinger To Attend 3rd Annual Save Our Skin Walk/Run”
Representatives Morgan & Fludd Announce Closing The Achievement Gap Education Summit
ATLANTA – The Closing the Achievement Gap Education Summit, co-sponsored by both Rep. Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) and Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone), will take place at the State Capitol today, May 18th from 4 PM – 7 PM. The Summit will include an action center to connect stakeholders with advocacy organizations, followed by seminars in how the current achievement gap in Georgia education affects graduation rates and higher education. The Summit will conclude with a rally on the Capitol steps with remarks from civic and community leaders. Continue reading “Representatives Morgan & Fludd Announce Closing The Achievement Gap Education Summit”
Rep. Kevin Levitas Praises Signing of SB 240
ATLANTA – On Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Governor Sonny Perdue signed Senate Bill 240 into law. This legislation was authored by Representative Kevin Levitas (D- Atlanta) and Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R- Woodstock) to allow property owners to take property assessment disputes directly to arbitration. Continue reading “Rep. Kevin Levitas Praises Signing of SB 240”
Graves, RE: Governor’s Decision to Veto HB 481
ATLANTA— State Representative Tom Graves (R- Ranger) released the following statement today regarding Governor Perdue’s decision to veto House Bill 481: Continue reading “Graves, RE: Governor’s Decision to Veto HB 481”