ATLANTA — State Representative Brian Prince (D-Augusta) today re-announced that he will offer nomination letters to qualified Georgia high school seniors seeking the Georgia Military Scholarship at the University of North Georgia. The scholarship application deadline for the 2017-2018 award year was recently extended to March 1, 2017. Continue reading “Rep. Brian Prince Offers Georgia Military Scholarship Nomination Letters”
Rep. Spencer’s Georgia Space Flight Act Passes Key House Committee
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee yesterday passed House Bill 1, The Georgia Space Flight Act (GSA), sponsored by State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine). The bill would define procedures for space flight activity in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Spencer’s Georgia Space Flight Act Passes Key House Committee”
Rep. Dollar Introduces Bill to Promote Music Industry in Georgia
ATLANTA — State Representative Matt Dollar (R-Marietta) today introduced House Bill 196, legislation that would promote the growth of Georgia’s music industry. The legislation would provide for state tax exemptions on royalty income for musicians in order to retain local talent and attract new talent to Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Dollar Introduces Bill to Promote Music Industry in Georgia”
EDITORIAL: Would “Destination Resorts” in Georgia Boost our Economy? Don’t Bet On It!
By State Representative Wes Cantrell (R-Woodstock)
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Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Files Bill Expanding Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) recently filed House Bill 53, legislation that would allow minors under the age of 18 to be tried in the juvenile court, rather than being tried as adults. Continue reading “Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver Files Bill Expanding Juvenile Court Jurisdiction”