ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Morgan (D-Austell), along with First Lady Sandra Deal and State Superintendent Dr. John Barge, congratulated students at Fulton Science Academy Middle School’s “Blue Ribbon” celebration event on Wednesday, November 2nd. The event was held to recognize the school’s selection by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2011 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Shares Podium with Georgia’s First Lady and State School Superintendent, Attends Blue Ribbon Celebration”
Rep. Jason Spencer to Introduce Legislation Requiring Drug Tests for TANF
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today announced plans to introduce legislation that would require applicants seeking cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to pass a drug test before receiving any public funds. The proposed legislation would only affect TANF and would have no effect on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or any other public assistance programs. Continue reading “Rep. Jason Spencer to Introduce Legislation Requiring Drug Tests for TANF”
Speaker David Ralston Commends the Nomination of Rep. Tim Bearden to the Position of GPSTC Director
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) issued the following statement today regarding State Representative Tim Bearden’s (R-Villa Rica) appointment as Director of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) by Governor Nathan Deal: Continue reading “Speaker David Ralston Commends the Nomination of Rep. Tim Bearden to the Position of GPSTC Director”
Rep. Chuck Martin Reads to Local Pre-K Class During “Georgia Pre-K Week”
ATLANTA – State Representative Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta) joined government leaders from across the state this week in offering his support for the Georgia Pre-K program. As part of “Georgia Pre-K Week,” held October 3-7, Rep. Martin visited Kids R Kids on Tuesday, October 4th, where he read to pre-kindergarten students and saw firsthand the learning that happens each day thanks to Georgia’s Pre-K Program. Continue reading “Rep. Chuck Martin Reads to Local Pre-K Class During “Georgia Pre-K Week””
Rep. Morgan Surprised with Award While Speaking at Georgia Charter School Conference
ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) today received the Impact Award from the Georgia Charter School Association (GCSA), the highest award given to an individual by the organization. GCSA presented the award to Rep. Morgan at the Georgia Charter School Conference in Macon, where she was serving as a guest speaker. Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Surprised with Award While Speaking at Georgia Charter School Conference”