ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as a member of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding. This commission, which was created during the recent legislative session by House Resolution 848, will study Georgia’s transit needs and analyze ways for the state to adequately plan and provide for those needs. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver Appointed to House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding. This commission, which was created during the recent legislative session by House Resolution 848, will study Georgia’s transit needs and analyze ways for the state to adequately plan and provide for those needs. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding”
Rep. Brian Prince Appointed to National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy Foundation’s Board of Directors
ATLANTA — State Representative Brian Prince (D-Augusta) was recently appointed to the 2017-2018 Board of Directors for the Georgia National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports Georgia’s three National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academies. Rep. Prince’s appointment to the Board of Directors is for a two year term. Continue reading “Rep. Brian Prince Appointed to National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy Foundation’s Board of Directors”
Governor Signs Rep. Houston’s Bill to Revitalize Rural Downtowns
ATLANTA – State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) today announced that House Bill 73 was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Monday, May 8, 2017. HB 73, authored by Rep. Houston, will create tax credit incentives to promote the revitalization of rural downtowns in Georgia. Continue reading “Governor Signs Rep. Houston’s Bill to Revitalize Rural Downtowns”
Rep. Debra Bazemore and South Fulton House Delegation Comment on Governor Deal’s Veto of South Fulton Legislation
State Representative Debra Bazemore (D-South Fulton), along with the City of South Fulton House Delegation, today commented on Governor Deal’s veto of House Bills 131 and 132. Rep. Bazemore serves as the chair of the South Fulton House Delegation along with Rep. Roger Bruce (D-Atlanta), who serves as the vice chair, and Reps. William Boddie (D-East Point), Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone), Sharon Beasley-Teague (D-Red Oak) and Marie Metze (D-Atlanta). Continue reading “Rep. Debra Bazemore and South Fulton House Delegation Comment on Governor Deal’s Veto of South Fulton Legislation”