ATLANTA –The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), chaired by State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain), today announced a new partnership with Ohio River South, a regionally-focused, minority-owned public affairs firm. The partnership will serve to deepen the caucus’ legislative capacity and update its branding. Continue reading “Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Announces Partnership with Ohio River South”
House and Senate Natural Resources & Environment Committees Participate in Environmental Policy Academy in Coastal Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) and State Senator Tyler Harper (R-Ocilla), along with members of the House and Senate Natural Resources and Environment committees, participated in the Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s Legislative Environmental Policy Academy to strengthen their understanding of key environmental issues facing Georgia’s coast. Members of the committees participated in a four-day meeting, which included various site visits and presentations. Continue reading “House and Senate Natural Resources & Environment Committees Participate in Environmental Policy Academy in Coastal Georgia”
Rep. Glanton Distributes Winter Supplies to Clayton County Non-Profit Organizations
ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro), along with Mission Agape, Inc., a Korean-American non-profit organization, recently distributed over 150 winter coats and 500 pairs of new socks to Clayton County non-profit organizations on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Continue reading “Rep. Glanton Distributes Winter Supplies to Clayton County Non-Profit Organizations”
Rep. Rick Williams Announces Neighbor Spoofing Protection Act
ATLANTA – State Representative Rick Williams (R-Milledgeville) today announced that he will introduce the Neighbor Spoofing Protection Act during the 2020 legislative session. This legislation would prohibit the disguising of caller identification information in the state. Continue reading “Rep. Rick Williams Announces Neighbor Spoofing Protection Act”
Rep. Dewayne Hill Named Vice Chairman of Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
ATLANTA – State Representative Dewayne Hill (R-Ringgold) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as the vice chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government for the remainder of the 2019-2020 legislative term. Continue reading “Rep. Dewayne Hill Named Vice Chairman of Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government”