ATLANTA – State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) led the Georgia House of Representatives on Thursday, February 1, 2018, in honoring the Rome High School Wolves in the House Chamber of the Georgia State Capitol. Reps. Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee) and Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro), who grew up in Rome and played football for teams in the Rome City School System, joined Rep. Dempsey in presenting House Resolution 961, which recognized Rome High School’s football team for their victory in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) 5A State Football Championship. Continue reading “Rep. Dempsey Recognizes Rome High School’s Football Team at the State Capitol”
Rep. Gonzalez Announces District 117 Art Series
ATLANTA – State Representative Deborah Gonzalez (D-Athens) today announced that she will select several local artists from House District 117 to display their artwork in her office, which is located in the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta. As a part of this art initiative, Rep. Gonzalez will showcase artwork and will also invite selected artists to the Georgia State Capitol for a day and highlight the artist and their work on her Facebook page. Continue reading “Rep. Gonzalez Announces District 117 Art Series”
Rep. Anulewicz Stands in Support of Medicaid Expansion in Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Teri Anulewicz (D-Smyrna) joined the Georgia Democratic Caucus last week for a press conference where the caucus announced legislation to expand Medicaid in Georgia. During the press conference, representatives discussed barriers that prevent Georgians from receiving affordable health care and called on members of the Georgia General Assembly to support House Bill 669, the “Expand Medicaid Now Act,” which would provide for Medicaid expansion under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Continue reading “Rep. Anulewicz Stands in Support of Medicaid Expansion in Georgia”
Rep. Kelley Accepted to 2018 Leadership Georgia Program
ATLANTA – State Representative Trey Kelley (R- Cedartown) was recently selected to participate in the 2018 Leadership Georgia program, which educates young Georgia professionals on how to best address the challenges facing our state. The program also seeks to bring together various mindsets to encourage unity in Georgia and to strive for a better future. Continue reading “Rep. Kelley Accepted to 2018 Leadership Georgia Program”
Leader Burns, Rep. Hitchens and Sen. Hill Announce Roundabout Project in Effingham County
ATLANTA – House Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington), State Representative Bill Hitchens (R-Rincon) and State Senator Jack Hill (R-Reidsville) today announced that the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will build a roundabout at the intersection of State Route (SR) 275/Ebenezer Road and Country Road (CR) 307/Old Augusta Road South/ Long Bridge Road in Effingham County. Continue reading “Leader Burns, Rep. Hitchens and Sen. Hill Announce Roundabout Project in Effingham County”