ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the appointment of Janelle King to the State Elections Board effective immediately. King will replace Edward Lindsey who resigned today after serving in the position since 2022. The Georgia State Elections Board is responsible for overseeing the rules and regulations of the elections process in Georgia, investigating the administration and compliance of elections, developing reports and making recommendations to the General Assembly.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) was recently awarded a $1,000 donation of period products by the National Federation for Women Legislators (NFWL) toward her organization of choice, Princess and a Pad, Inc. Princess and a Pad, Inc. provides menstrual product kits to girls in the community in need so that they may continue their education without interruption during their period.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Robert Dickey (R-Musella), chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, announces the significant expansion of the Leader in Me program in Georgia’s schools after the Georgia Board of Education voted unanimously to allocate an initial $3.4 million in funding, as directed by the Georgia General Assembly, to extend the program to 120 more schools statewide. Leader in Me, an evidence-based PreK-12 model developed in partnership with educators, is designed to build perseverance and leadership in students, create a high-trust culture and improve academic achievement.
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ATLANTA – State Representative John LaHood (R-Valdosta), chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee, was recently recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s County Association) with a 2024 Legislative Service Award. Rep. LaHood was presented with the award by ACCG’s Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs, Todd Edwards, during the May 14, 2024, Lowndes County Commission meeting. The ACCG Legislative Service Awards program recognizes the efforts of state House and Senate members for their contributions throughout the legislative session.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Johnny Chastain (R-Blue Ridge), announces that Gilmer Arts in Ellijay, Georgia has been awarded a one-time grant of $100,000 allocated under House Bill 915, the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget. These Special Project funds are administered through the Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development charged with empowering the arts industry in Georgia and artists around the state to cultivate healthy, vibrant communities that are rich in civic participation, cultural experiences and economic prosperity.
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