ATLANTA – State Representative Terry England (R-Auburn), chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, was recently named by the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP) as its 2021 Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year for his legislative efforts to assist family physicians and patients across the state.
Rep. Henry “Wayne” Howard to Lead “Assistance at the Pump” Kick-Off Event for Disabled Georgians
ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta) will lead a kick-off event for the state’s “Assistance at the Pump” initiative on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Circle K (intersection of Lumpkin Rd. and Deans Bridge Rd.) in Augusta.
House Senior Budget and Policy Analyst Receives 2021 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from National Professional Development Organization
ATLANTA – Georgia House of Representatives Senior Budget and Policy Analyst Tara Boockholdt recently received the 2021 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Mrs. Boockholdt also serves as the staff vice chair of the NCSL Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee.
Georgia General Assembly Honored with NCSL Online Democracy Award, Commended for Accessibility
ATLANTA – The Georgia General Assembly (GGA) was recently awarded with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Online Democracy Award for its legislative website, which can be found here. This public website was recognized for its professional presentation that offers an easy and helpful way for citizens to find information, according to the NCSL selection committee.
Rep. Leesa Hagan Sworn in, Receives Committee Assignments for 2021-2022 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Leesa Hagan (R-Lyons) was recently sworn into office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Rep. Hagan was recently elected in a special election and will serve for the remainder of the 2021-2022 legislative term of the Georgia General Assembly.