ATLANTA – House Economic Development & Tourism Committee Chairman Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) today announced the creation of a new Subcommittee on Sustainable Economic Development, and he has appointed State Representative Steven Sainz (R-St. Marys) as chair of the subcommittee.
Rep. Robert Dickey Congratulates Pratt Industries’ Plans for New Manufacturing Facility in Peach County
ATLANTA – Today, Governor Brian Kemp announced that Pratt Industries, Inc., a Georgia-based recycled paper and packaging company, will build a new production facility in the Warner Robins portion of Peach County. This new facility will create more than 125 jobs and over $120 million in investment.
Rep. Rhonda Taylor to Host “A Scoop 4 You” Event for First Responders in House District 92, Will Present House Resolutions in Honor of First Responders Day
ATLANTA – State Representative Rhonda Taylor (D-Conyers) will host “A Scoop 4 You” event for first responders in House District 92 in recognition of First Responders Day on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Bruster’s Ice Cream in Conyers.
State Legislators Hold Press Conference with Hog Hammock Residents, Call on McIntosh County Officials to Reconsider Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment
ATLANTA – Today, State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), State Senators Nikki Merritt (D-Grayson), Sheikh Rahman (D-Lawrenceville) and residents from Sapelo Island’s Hog Hammock community held a press conference to urge the McIntosh County Board of Commissioners to reconsider its scheduled vote on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment for the Hog Hammock District. Both residents and lawmakers discussed the effects that the amendment may have on Hog Hammock residents and the Gullah Geechee community.
Joint Study Committee on Dual Enrollment for Highly Skilled Talent at Younger Ages to Hold Next Meeting
ATLANTA – The Joint Study Committee on Dual Enrollment for Highly Skilled Talent at Younger Ages, co-chaired by State Representative Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville) and State Senator Matt Brass (R-Newnan), will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in room 450 of the Georgia State Capitol. To watch a live stream of this meeting, please click here.