ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) has been appointed by the Georgia Supreme Court to its Committee on Justice for Children. Her two-year term began Saturday, October 1, 2011. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver Appointed to Committee on Justice for Children”
Rep. Amy Carter Reads to Three Local Pre-K Classes During “Georgia Pre-K Week”
ATLANTA – State Representative Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) joined government leaders from across the state this week in offering her support for the Georgia Pre-K program. As part of “Georgia Pre-K Week,” held October 3-7, Rep. Carter visited Hahira Elementary School on Monday and Children’s Friend on Tuesday, where she read to pre-kindergarten students and saw first-hand the learning that happens each day thanks to Georgia’s Pre-K Program. She will also read to Pre-K students at Dewar Elementary School on Thursday. Continue reading “Rep. Amy Carter Reads to Three Local Pre-K Classes During “Georgia Pre-K Week””
Rep. Mickey Stephens Trades in Suit Coat for Lab Coat
ATLANTA – State Representative Mickey Stephens (D-Savannah), along with a select group of other state leaders from around the country, is currently participating in a “Legislator in the Lab” meeting, being held today and tomorrow, September 27-28, at the University of Texas Health Science Center and the Medical Arts and Research Center in San Antonio, Texas. This one-and-a-half day program is designed to let leaders in the health field share their expertise with state legislators who have a strong interest in health care policy. Continue reading “Rep. Mickey Stephens Trades in Suit Coat for Lab Coat”
Rep. Jay Neal Attends “Addiction Studies Program for the States”
ATLANTA – State Representative Jay Neal (R-LaFayette), recently attended the Addiction Studies Program for the States in Washington, DC. This three-day conference, held from September 15-17, 2011, focused on the topic of reforming and integrating addiction treatment and primary care. Continue reading “Rep. Jay Neal Attends “Addiction Studies Program for the States””
Rep. Chuck Martin Recognized as Outstanding State Legislator for 2011 by the Georgia Council on Aging
ATLANTA – State Representative Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta) recently received the Outstanding State Legislator for 2011 Award from the Georgia Council on Aging (GCOA). The Council chose Rep. Martin for this award in recognition of his work to secure the passage of Senate Bill 178, which established the “assisted living community” as a new category of long-term health care provider in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Chuck Martin Recognized as Outstanding State Legislator for 2011 by the Georgia Council on Aging”