ATLANTA – State Representative Darrel Ealum (D-Albany) today commented on the grant funding of $3.4 million from the Technical College System of Georgia for the Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy. Continue reading “Dougherty County Delegation Presented with $3 Million Check for College and Career Academy”
Rep. Sandra Scott’s Legislation on Tattoo Studio Warnings Passes House
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 654, legislation sponsored by State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex), which would require tattoo studios to display warnings that certain tattoos could disqualify individuals from joining the military. Continue reading “Rep. Sandra Scott’s Legislation on Tattoo Studio Warnings Passes House”
House Passes Firefighter Cancer Bill Sponsored by Rep. Micah Gravley
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 216, the Firefighter Cancer Bill, which would include cancer as a condition covered by a firefighter’s workman’s compensation in Georgia. Continue reading “House Passes Firefighter Cancer Bill Sponsored by Rep. Micah Gravley”
House Passes Child Abuse Records Protection Act
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 725, The Child Abuse Records Protection Act, legislation authored by State Representative Wes Cantrell (R-Woodstock), which seeks to protect the confidentiality of records of child abuse cases held by children’s advocacy centers (CAC). Continue reading “House Passes Child Abuse Records Protection Act”
House Passes Rep. Keisha Waites’ Fallen Heroes Legislation
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives yesterday unanimously passed House Bill 54, the Fallen Heroes Bill, legislation authored by State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) which would provide cost free college tuition to children of fallen public safety officials. Continue reading “House Passes Rep. Keisha Waites’ Fallen Heroes Legislation”