ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Rural Development Council. This council, which was created during the recent legislative session, will work with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council”
Rep. Spencer Issues Statement on Rezoning of Cumberland Island
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today issued the following statement on the Board of County Commissioners of Camden County’s recent deliberations to rezone 1,000 acres of land on Cumberland Island for residential development: Continue reading “Rep. Spencer Issues Statement on Rezoning of Cumberland Island”
Rep. Coomer Appointed to Governor’s Court Reform Council
ATLANTA – State Representative Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville) was recently appointed by Governor Nathan Deal to serve on the Court Reform Council. This newly created council will examine current procedures and practices within the judicial court and administrative law hearing systems and make recommendations to more efficiently and effectively administer justice in the State of Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Coomer Appointed to Governor’s Court Reform Council”
Rep. Rhodes Announces Funding for City of Union Point Firefly Trail
ATLANTA – State Representative Trey Rhodes (R-Greensboro) today announced that the City of Union Point Firefly Trail will receive a $100,000 Recreational Trails Program grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through the Federal Recreational Trails Program. Continue reading “Rep. Rhodes Announces Funding for City of Union Point Firefly Trail”
Rep. Jeff Jones Applauds Republic Services’ Decision to Withdraw Coal Ash Disposal Permit Applications
ATLANTA – State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) today commended Republic Services Corporation’s recent decision to withdraw three pending coal ash disposal permit applications. These permit applications would have allowed Republic Services, a waste management company, to dispose coal ash at its Broadhurst Environmental Landfill in Wayne County, near Jesup, Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Jeff Jones Applauds Republic Services’ Decision to Withdraw Coal Ash Disposal Permit Applications”