Rep. Carl Gilliard, Savannah Music Commission to Host Inaugural “Savannah Sound Check” Event

ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chairman of the Savannah Music Commission, will host an inaugural “Savannah Sound Check” event to unite the city’s music industry on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The Pittman Enterprises Club at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia.

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House Majority Whip James Burchett Touts $3 Billion USDA Aid to Support Georgia Farmers

ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) applauds the recent announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expected to release $3 billion in aid to support struggling farmers. Whip Burchett recently met with senior USDA and White House officials, as well as U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, in Washington, D.C., to advocate for Georgia priorities, including securing federal funding for the state’s farm communities.

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Rep. Bill Werkheiser and House Special Committee on Resource Management Water Subcommittee Hold Meeting in Claxton, Tour North Bryan County Water Reclamation Facility

ATLANTA – State Representative Bill Werkheiser (R-Glennville), chairman of the House Industry and Labor Committee, recently hosted members of the House Special Committee on Resource Management Water Subcommittee, chaired by State Representative Chas Cannon (R-Moultrie), for a meeting in Claxton, located within Rep. Werkheiser’s House District 157. The subcommittee has traveled the state over the last several months to evaluate Georgia’s major water sources, usage patterns, data accuracy and capacity planning, while developing strategies to meet the state’s future water demands.

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Reps. Floyd Griffin, Dar’shun Kendrick, Marvin Lim and Karen Lupton to Host “Let’s Talk About Your Pocketbook” Listening Tour in Milledgeville Today

ATLANTA – State Representatives Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville), Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia), Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) and Karen Lupton (D-Chamblee) will host the second stop of their statewide “Let’s Talk About Your Pocketbook” listening tour TODAY, Monday, October 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in Milledgeville, Georgia.

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Reps. Davis, Scott and Schofield Call for Emergency State Action to Protect Families from SNAP and Medicaid Disruptions Amid Federal Shutdown

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently submitted a letter to Governor Brian Kemp urging immediate emergency state funding to protect Georgia families facing food insecurity and healthcare disruption during the federal government shutdown.

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