ATLANTA – State Representatives Jan Tankersley (R-Brooklet), Amy Carter (R-Valdosta), Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), Scott Hilton (R-Peachtree Corners) and Butch Parrish (R-Swainsboro) joined Governor Nathan Deal to recognize Georgia Down Syndrome Day in conjunction with World Down Syndrome Day at the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 21, 2016. Continue reading “House Members Recognize Georgia Down Syndrome Day”
Springfield and Sallie Zetterower Elementary Schools Named Innovation Fund Tiny Grant Winners
ATLANTA – House Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington), State Representative Bill Hitchens (R-Rincon), State Representative Butch Parrish (R-Swainsboro), State Representative Jan Tankersley (R- Brooklet) and State Senator Jack Hill (R-Reidsville) announced today that Gov. Nathan Deal named Springfield Elementary School in Effingham County and Sallie Zetterower Elementary School in Bulloch County winners of the Innovation Fund Tiny Grant Program. The Innovation Fund Tiny Grant is a competitive grant opportunity that provides public educational institutions with funding to develop small-scale projects that directly engage students. Continue reading “Springfield and Sallie Zetterower Elementary Schools Named Innovation Fund Tiny Grant Winners”
Rep. Spencer’s Space Flight Bill Heads to Governor Deal
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today gave final passage to House Bill 1 sponsored by State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine). The bill would define procedures for space flight activity in Georgia and will now go to Governor Deal for consideration. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer’s Space Flight Bill Heads to Governor Deal”
Millennial House Members Announce Bipartisan Caucus
ATLANTA – State Representative Michael Caldwell (R-Woodstock) and State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) today announced the creation of the Georgia Future Caucus, a bipartisan group of legislators under the age of 40. The Future Caucus will be co-chaired by Reps. Caldwell and Kendrick and will focus on passing bipartisan legislation on issues affecting Georgians under the age of 40. Continue reading “Millennial House Members Announce Bipartisan Caucus”
Rep. Calvin Smyre Appointed to GWCCA Overview Committee
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) appointed State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) Overview Committee. Continue reading “Rep. Calvin Smyre Appointed to GWCCA Overview Committee”