ATLANTA –State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today announced that ABL Space Systems, a satellite launch provider, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Camden County officials outlining how the provider will work with Spaceport Camden to test, manufacture, assemble and ultimately launch orbital vehicles in Camden County. The MOU comes prior to a larger agreement that will be negotiated and signed by July 31, 2019. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer Announces ABL Space Systems to Establish Operations in Camden County”
Rep. Newton’s Legislation to Strengthen Government Purchasing and Ensure Fair Competition Passes House
ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 995 on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. HB 995 was sponsored by Rep. Newton and would provide for greater vendor transparency and strengthen competition for government procurements. Continue reading “Rep. Newton’s Legislation to Strengthen Government Purchasing and Ensure Fair Competition Passes House”
Rep. Kelley Welcomed Polk County College and Career Academy Students at State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) led the Georgia House of Representatives in recognizing welding students from Polk County College and Career Academy during a Morning Order in the House Chamber of the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Kelley Welcomed Polk County College and Career Academy Students at State Capitol”
House Passes Rep. Beskin’s Atlanta Homestead Exemption Legislation
ATLANTA – On Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 820, sponsored by State Representative Beth Beskin (R-Atlanta) by a vote of 164 – 5. HB 820 would provide a new homestead exemption from City of Atlanta property taxes, effectively capping the annual assessment increase at 2.6 percent. Continue reading “House Passes Rep. Beskin’s Atlanta Homestead Exemption Legislation”
House Passes Rep. Glanton’s Local Homestead Exemption Legislation
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 863, sponsored by State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro), on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. HB 863 would provide Jonesboro citizens an exemption on the assessed value of their homestead from all City of Jonesboro ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes. Continue reading “House Passes Rep. Glanton’s Local Homestead Exemption Legislation”