ATLANTA – The Regional Business Coalition (RBC) selected State Representative John Yates (R-Griffin) as a recipient of a “Friend of Business” award for his 100 percent score on RBC supported legislation during the 2009 and 2010 sessions of the Georgia General Assembly. Continue reading “Rep. John Yates Honored as“2010 Friend of Business””
House Passes Legislation to Upgrade Georgia’s 911 Emergency Call System
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 256 and House Bill 280 with broad bipartisan support on Monday, March 14, 2011. Continue reading “House Passes Legislation to Upgrade Georgia’s 911 Emergency Call System”
House Passes Legislation to Reform Georgia’s Criminal Justice System
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 265 by a vote of 169 to 1, showing broad bi-partisan support for the bill. Continue reading “House Passes Legislation to Reform Georgia’s Criminal Justice System”
Military Recognition Event Tomorrow at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) and other federal and state elected officials will host an event to support the troops and recognize the Atlanta- based Human Resources Command (HRC) TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 1:30 PM. Continue reading “Military Recognition Event Tomorrow at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport”
Statement from Speaker Ralston Regarding Legislation to Create the Dawsonville Airport Authority
ATLANTA—House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today released the following statement regarding pending local legislation to create the Dawsonville Airport Authority (HB 453): Continue reading “Statement from Speaker Ralston Regarding Legislation to Create the Dawsonville Airport Authority”