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.

Continue reading “Rep. Carter Barrett Announces Potential Law to Improve Forsyth Co. Homestead Tax Exemptions”

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.

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

Rep. Mesha Mainor to Give Remarks at In The Trenches Community Impact Game Day

ATLANTA – State Representative Mesha Mainor (R-Atlanta) will give remarks at the In The Trenches Community Impact Game Day event on Sunday, July 30, 2023, from 12 – 4 p.m. at Anderson Park in Atlanta. This event is a new game show idea that seeks to bring together local nonprofits and community stakeholders to participate in competitive games and spread awareness about such organizations.

Continue reading “Rep. Mesha Mainor to Give Remarks at In The Trenches Community Impact Game Day”

Rep. Mandisha A. Thomas to Moderate “Agriculture in Georgia: A Health Emergency” Panel at GLBC Conference

ATLANTA – State Representative Mandisha A. Thomas (D-South Fulton) will moderate the “Agriculture in Georgia: A Health Emergency” panel session at the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus’ annual conference on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 3 p.m. at the Enmarket Arena in Savannah.

Continue reading “Rep. Mandisha A. Thomas to Moderate “Agriculture in Georgia: A Health Emergency” Panel at GLBC Conference”