ATLANTA – State Representative Scott Hilton (R-Peachtree Corners) was sworn into office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday, January 9, 2017, marking his first day of the 2017-2018 legislative term. Monday was the first day of the first term of the 154th Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly. Continue reading “Rep. Scott Hilton Sworn in, Receives Committee Assignments for the 2017-2018 Legislative Term”
Rep. Mandi Ballinger Named Chairman of House Juvenile Justice Committee
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton) as the Chairman of the House Juvenile Justice Committee. Rep. Ballinger will also serve as the Secretary of the Budget & Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee and as a member on Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and the Information & Audits, Judiciary Non-Civil and Rules committees. Continue reading “Rep. Mandi Ballinger Named Chairman of House Juvenile Justice Committee”
Rep. John Corbett Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2017-2018 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative John Corbett (R-Lake Park) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Corbett was appointed to serve on the Whip Team by House Majority Whip Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “Rep. John Corbett Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2017-2018 Legislative Term”
Gov. Deal Commends Rep. Amy Carter during State of the State Address for Her Role as a Teacher
ATLANTA – State Representative Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) was recognized by Governor Nathan Deal during his seventh annual State of the State address on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, before a joint session of the House and Senate. Gov. Deal praised Rep. Carter for her work as a teacher in a video highlighting the importance of educators. Continue reading “Gov. Deal Commends Rep. Amy Carter during State of the State Address for Her Role as a Teacher”
Augusta Legislative Delegation Supports Proposed Cyber Innovation and Training Center
ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta) and the Augusta Legislative Delegation today issued the following statement in response to Governor Nathan Deal’s proposal to build the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center in Augusta: Continue reading “Augusta Legislative Delegation Supports Proposed Cyber Innovation and Training Center”