ATLANTA – State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert), co-chair of the House Rural Development Council, recently led the council’s third meeting of the year at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus. The meeting focused on recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as discussions on Georgia’s agriculture industry and the role of natural gas in supporting agribusiness recruitment and retention across the state.
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ATLANTA – State Representatives Mike Cheokas (R-Americus), chairman of the House Small Business Development Committee, and Matt Reeves (R-Duluth), vice-chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will host a hybrid informational press conference to discuss the three statewide tax referendums, TOMORROW, Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 1 p.m. at One Sugarloaf Centre in Duluth, Georgia, and via Zoom for those who cannot participate in-person.
Continue reading “Reps. Mike Cheokas and Matt Reeves to Hold Press Conference on Statewide Tax Referendums Tomorrow”Rep. Mike Cameron Applauds Governor’s Proposed $1 Billion Income Tax Refund
ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Cameron (R-Rossville) commends Governor Brian Kemp for his recent announcement to issue a statewide tax refund of more than $1 billion to Georgians during the upcoming tax season. Rep. Cameron joined Gov. Kemp, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) and other legislators at the Capitol for this announcement.
Continue reading “Rep. Mike Cameron Applauds Governor’s Proposed $1 Billion Income Tax Refund”Reps. Viola Davis, Kim Schofield and Sandra Scott Respond to Ferry Dock Gangway Collapse on Sapelo Island
ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex), members of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), visited Sapelo Island on Monday, October 21, 2024, in response to the ferry dock gangway collapse that resulted in the deaths of seven individuals and occurred during a celebration of the Gullah-Geechee community. The members met with GLBC Chairman State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) to engage with residents, call for an investigation and advocate for enhanced safety measures to prevent future incidents.
Continue reading “Reps. Viola Davis, Kim Schofield and Sandra Scott Respond to Ferry Dock Gangway Collapse on Sapelo Island”Speaker Jon Burns Joins Speakers of States Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Requesting Federal Aid
ATLANTA – On Monday, October 21, 2024, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) sent a letter to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson, Leader Chuck Schumer, Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Leader Mitch McConnell, as well as members of Georgia’s Congressional Delegation, to request that emergency relief funds be provided to the southeastern states impacted by recent severe weather events as a series of block grants.
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