ATLANTA – State Representative Lauren McDonald (R-Cumming), one of Governor Brian Kemp’s floor leaders, today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 162, legislation which would provide a one-time tax refund for eligible citizens of Georgia. Rep. McDonald is carrying HB 162 on behalf of Gov. Kemp, who recently announced his plan to return $1 billion dollars back to taxpayers.
Rep. Johnny Chastain Sworn in, Receives Committee Assignments for the 2023-2024 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Johnny Chastain (R-Blue Ridge) was sworn into office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday, February 6, 2023, marking his first day of the 2023-2024 legislative term. In addition to being officially sworn in, the Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named Rep. Chastain to the Banks and Banking, Code Revision and Small Business Development committees.
Rep. Reynaldo “Rey” Martinez to Hold Press Conference to Celebrate Latino Day at the Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Reynaldo “Rey” Martinez (R-Loganville) will hold a press conference to celebrate Latino Day at the Capitol on Monday, February 27, 2023, from 12-12:30 p.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
Rep. Debra Bazemore, Georgia Department of Transportation to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow on Fairburn Intersection Safety Improvements
ATLANTA – State Representative Debra Bazemore (D-South Fulton) and representatives from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will hold a press conference TOMORROW, February 23, 2023, from 10-10:30 a.m. north of the SR 138 and Bethsaida Rd. intersection (3583 Bethsaida Rd.) in Fairburn. A map with parking information can be found here.
Rep. Jesse Petrea Announces Major Conservation Success for Green Island on Georgia Coast
ATLANTA – State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah), chairman of the House Human Relations & Aging Committee, today announced a major conservation success to preserve Green Island, which is a 450-acre island located along the south Chatham County coastline and owned by Savannah’s Lewis family. Two years ago, Rep. Petrea began working to secure sustainable funding and a preservation plan for Green Island.