ATLANTA – State Representative Matt Dollar (R-Marietta), chairman of the House Working Group on Creative Arts & Entertainment, was recently named a 2020 Friend of Film award winner by the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition (GSEC) for his efforts to foster one of Georgia’s fastest growing industries. Continue reading “Rep. Matt Dollar Named 2020 Friend of Film by Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition”
Rep. Erick Allen Honored by Georgia Council on Substance Abuse with Renaming of Recovery Activist of the Year Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Erick Allen (D-Smyrna) was recently honored by the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse (GCSA) through the establishment of the Erick Allen Recovery Activist of the Year Award. Rep. Allen was chosen as the namesake of the award for working as a champion for Georgia’s substance abuse recovery community, and he present the award during the GCSA’s annual luncheon.
Rep. Rich Named GAFP 2020 Legislative Champion of the Year
ATLANTA – State Representative Bonnie Rich (R-Suwannee) was recently was named a 2020 Legislative Champion of the Year by the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP) for her commitment to protecting children from the health risks caused by vaping through her work on Senate Bill 375. Continue reading “Rep. Rich Named GAFP 2020 Legislative Champion of the Year”
Rep. Lynn Smith Elected Vice Chair of the Southern States Energy Board for Second Term
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) was recently elected by the Southern States Energy Board (SSEB) to serve as vice chair of the SSEB’s Executive Board for the 2020-2021 term, which will be her second term as vice chair. Rep. Smith was reelected during the SSEB’s 60th annual business meeting on September 29, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Lynn Smith Elected Vice Chair of the Southern States Energy Board for Second Term”
Guest Editorial: Georgians Want Answers for Alleged Unauthorized Hysterectomies at Irwin County Detention Center
By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) Continue reading “Guest Editorial: Georgians Want Answers for Alleged Unauthorized Hysterectomies at Irwin County Detention Center”