ATLANTA – State Representative Barbara Sims (R-Augusta) was recently appointed to serve as the Chair of the Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). The appointment was made pursuant to Senate Resolution 68. Continue reading “Rep. Barbara Sims Appointed to Co-Chair the Science & Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission”
The Georgia House of Representatives to Recognize Author Karin Slaughter
ATLANTA— House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives will recognize best selling author Karin Slaughter with an Invitation Resolution on Thursday, August 25, 2011 during the Special Legislative Session. Continue reading “The Georgia House of Representatives to Recognize Author Karin Slaughter”
Rep. Morgan Joins Legendary Civil Rights Leaders Honoring the Matriarch of the Voting Rights Movement
ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) will join several leading female activists in a panel discussion on Saturday, August 20th during the “Reclaiming the Gift” Centennial Birthday Celebration honoring Dr. Amelia Boynton Robinson, the “Matriarch of the Voting Rights Movement.” Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Joins Legendary Civil Rights Leaders Honoring the Matriarch of the Voting Rights Movement”
Rep. Barbara Sims Appointed to Georgia Medical Center Authority Overview Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Barbara Sims (R-Augusta) was recently appointed to serve as the vice chair of the Georgia Medical Center Authority Overview Committee by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). The appointment was made pursuant to O.C.G.A. §20-15-15. Continue reading “Rep. Barbara Sims Appointed to Georgia Medical Center Authority Overview Committee”
Speaker David Ralston Receives Champion of Small Business Award
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) received a Champion of Small Business award from the National Coalition for Capital. The Champion of Small Business Award recognizes individuals for demonstrating leadership in supporting policies and initiatives designed to promote access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs, especially those in economically distressed communities. Continue reading “Speaker David Ralston Receives Champion of Small Business Award”