ATLANTA — State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) today commented on her withdrawal of House Bill 313, legislation that she filed following a number of recent violent dog attacks in and around the Atlanta area: Continue reading “Rep. Waites Comments on Withdrawal of House Bill 313”
GUEST EDITORIAL: Why I Voted ‘Yes’ to Campus Carry
By State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick)
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Without a doubt, this is a troubling time in America. Mass shootings have been happening with seemingly greater intensity. HB 280, the “campus carry” bill, sponsored by Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton), would permit 21 year old, licensed concealed carry permit holders to carry a concealed weapon on Georgia’s publicly funded college campuses, but not in dorms, on-campus preschools or at athletic events. The following is my publicly stated position on this very difficult issue. Continue reading “GUEST EDITORIAL: Why I Voted ‘Yes’ to Campus Carry”
Rep. Paulette Rakestraw Named Vice Chairman of House Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee on Film & Entertainment
ATLANTA – State Representative Tom Taylor (R-Dunwoody), Chairman of the House Economic Development Subcommittee on Film and Entertainment, recently named Rep. Paulette Rakestraw (R-Powder Springs) as Vice Chairman of the subcommittee. This subcommittee was created to consider legislation that will continue to promote the state of Georgia as a destination location for film, video gaming and digital entertainment projects. Continue reading “Rep. Paulette Rakestraw Named Vice Chairman of House Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee on Film & Entertainment”
Rep. Brockway Named Secretary of House Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee on Film & Entertainment
ATLANTA – State Representative Tom Taylor (R-Dunwoody), Chairman of the House Economic Development Subcommittee on Film and Entertainment, recently named Rep. Buzz Brockway (R-Lawrenceville) as Secretary of the subcommittee. This subcommittee was created to consider legislation that will continue to promote the state of Georgia as a destination location for film, video gaming and digital entertainment projects. Continue reading “Rep. Brockway Named Secretary of House Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee on Film & Entertainment”
Rep. Ealum Receives 2016 Charlotte Wilen Maternal & Infant Health Advocate of the Year Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Darrel Ealum (D-Albany) was recently presented with the 2016 Charlotte Wilen Maternal & Infant Health Advocate of the Year Award by the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) of Georgia. HMHB recognized Rep. Ealum for his work on and support of the Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act, or House Bill 649, from the 2015 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Ealum Receives 2016 Charlotte Wilen Maternal & Infant Health Advocate of the Year Award”