Georgia Gerontology Society Honors Rep. Lee Hawkins with 2023 David Levine Legislative Award

ATLANTA – State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), chairman of the House Health Committee, was recently honored by the Georgia Gerontology Society (GGS) with the 2023 David Levine Legislative Award. Rep. Hawkins accepted the award via a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, July 25.

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Rep. Carter Barrett Announces Potential Law to Improve Forsyth Co. Homestead Tax Exemptions

ATLANTA – State Representative Carter Barrett (R-Cumming) today announced House Bill 717 was recently enacted to provide a new homestead tax exemption for Forsyth County School District’s ad valorem taxes, which aims to curb rising property taxes for residents. Sponsored by Rep. Barrett, this legislation enables Forsyth residents to vote on the local exemption through a ballot referendum in 2024.

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Joint Study Committee on Dual Enrollment for Highly Skilled Talent at Younger Ages to Hold First Meeting in Albany

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 first meeting on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the 4C Academy in Albany.

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