ATLANTA – State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) recently presented Shawn Williams, executive director of the Coastal Outreach Soccer (COS) program, with House Resolution 322 during a ceremony at the Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce. This resolution commends and congratulates Williams for being named the Georgia State Soccer Association’s 2016 Administrator of the Year. Continue reading “Rep. Jeff Jones Presents Shawn Williams with House Resolution”
Rep. Beasley-Teague Encourages Young Women to Apply for NFWL/NRA Essay Scholarship Contest
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Beasley-Teague (D-Red Oak) today announced her support of the 20th annual Bill of Rights Essay Scholarship Contest for college-bound female high school juniors and seniors, which is co-sponsored by the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) and the National Rifle Association (NRA). Continue reading “Rep. Beasley-Teague Encourages Young Women to Apply for NFWL/NRA Essay Scholarship Contest”
Cove’s Law Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Hawkins Signed into Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville) today announced that House Bill 241, Cove’s Law, was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Monday, May 8, 2017. HB 241, sponsored by Rep. Hawkins, will add Krabbe disease to the list of metabolic and genetic conditions for which newborn screenings may be conducted by the Department of Public Health. Continue reading “Cove’s Law Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Hawkins Signed into Law”
HB 247 Sponsored by Rep. LaRiccia Signed into Georgia Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Dominic LaRiccia (R-Douglas) today announced that House Bill 247 was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Monday, May 8, 2017. This legislation, sponsored by Rep. LaRiccia, will exempt certain manufacturing machinery from state sales and use tax. Continue reading “HB 247 Sponsored by Rep. LaRiccia Signed into Georgia Law”
Rep. LaRiccia Appointed to House Rural Development Council
ATLANTA – State Representative Dominic LaRiccia (R-Douglas) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve on the House Rural Development Council. This council, which was created by House Resolution 389 during the recent legislative session, will work with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth. Continue reading “Rep. LaRiccia Appointed to House Rural Development Council”