ATLANTA – State Representative Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) today announced that the Silver Comet Trail in Polk County 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. Kelley Announces Funding for Silver Comet Trail in Polk County”
Rep. Mike Glanton Named Chairman of MARTOC Subcommittee
ATLANTA – State Representative Tom Taylor (R- Dunwoody), Chairman of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee (MARTOC), recently named State Representative. Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro) as Chairman of the Information Technology and Infrastructure Subcommittee. This joint state House and Senate committee is responsible for providing oversight of MARTA and its annual budget. Continue reading “Rep. Mike Glanton Named Chairman of MARTOC Subcommittee”
Rep. Jones Sponsors Resolution Recognizing the Month of September as Children & Youth Month
ATLANTA – State Representative Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta) recently sponsored House Resolution 556 recognizing the month of September as Children & Youth Month in Georgia. HR 556 was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Continue reading “Rep. Jones Sponsors Resolution Recognizing the Month of September as Children & Youth Month”
Rep. Drenner Announces Final Passage of Legislation Establishing House Study Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) today announced the final General Assembly passage of House Resolution 560, legislation she sponsored that would create the House Study Committee on Local Government Utility Payment Options for Customers in Need of Assistance. Continue reading “Rep. Drenner Announces Final Passage of Legislation Establishing House Study Committee”
Rep. Efstration and GBI Director Keenan Applaud Passage of Bill to Protect Georgians from Abuse by Power of Attorney
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives recently gave final passage to House Bill 221, the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, sponsored by State Representative Chuck Efstration (R-Dacula). The bill was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate and will now go to Governor Nathan Deal for consideration. Continue reading “Rep. Efstration and GBI Director Keenan Applaud Passage of Bill to Protect Georgians from Abuse by Power of Attorney”