ATLANTA – State Representative Henry “Wayne” Howard (D-Augusta), along with members of the Augusta Legislative Delegation, today honored the life of Sergeant Greg Meagher, who died last weekend while attempting to save another’s life. Rep. Howard and delegation members paid tribute to Sgt. Meagher at the State Capitol during a Morning Order where they held a moment of silence in his memory on legislative day 15 of the 2017 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. Continue reading “Rep. Howard and Augusta Delegation Honor the Life of Sgt. Greg Meagher”
Rep. Lee Hawkins Files Resolution Honoring Officer Henry Tillman Davis
ATLANTA – State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville) recently filed House Resolution 171, legislation honoring the life of Officer Henry Tillman Davis and would dedicate an intersection in his memory. Continue reading “Rep. Lee Hawkins Files Resolution Honoring Officer Henry Tillman Davis”
Rep. Stephens Invited to Attend NCOIL
ATLANTA – State Representative Mickey Stephens (D-Savannah), member of the House Insurance Committee, was recently invited by the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) to attend the NCOIL Spring Meeting in New Orleans from March 3-5, 2017, and the NCOIL Summer Meeting in Chicago from July 13-15, 2017. Continue reading “Rep. Stephens Invited to Attend NCOIL”
Rep. Spencer Commends Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation for Endorsing Spaceport Camden
ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) today commended the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation (GHFF) for their endorsement of the Spaceport Camden project, a launch site and spaceport in Camden County, Georgia. Rep. Spencer sponsored House Bill 1, the Georgia Spaceflight Act (GSA), legislation designed to define procedures for space flight activity in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer Commends Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation for Endorsing Spaceport Camden”
Rep. Coomer Comments on House Passage of Bill Providing Insurance Coverage to Firefighters
ATLANTA — State Representative Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville) today commented on the overwhelming passage of House Bill 146 by the Georgia House of Representatives. This legislation would require fire departments to provide adequate insurance coverage for firefighters who have been diagnosed with cancer. Continue reading “Rep. Coomer Comments on House Passage of Bill Providing Insurance Coverage to Firefighters”