ATLANTA — State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) recently requested that the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Shore Protection Committee reconsider its recent decision to allow construction of a new groin at the south end of Sea Island due to “a significant threat to wildlife and private property on St. Simons Island.” Continue reading “Rep. Jeff Jones Calls on the Shore Protection Committee to Reconsider Recent Decision”
Rep. Lynn Smith Named to List of Most Influential Georgians
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) was recently named one of the Most Influential Georgians of 2016 by Georgia Trend Magazine. Continue reading “Rep. Lynn Smith Named to List of Most Influential Georgians”
Rep. Bruce Williamson Offers Assistance to Local Veterans
ATLANTA — State Representative Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe) recently announced that his office will offer assistance to constituents seeking benefits through the Georgia Department of Veterans Services. Continue reading “Rep. Bruce Williamson Offers Assistance to Local Veterans”
Rural Hospitals and Their Last HOPE
By State Representative Rusty Kidd (I-Milledgeville)
Eight hospitals in rural Georgia have closed in the last 16 months, and several others are facing major financial problems and threaten closure if the state does not come to their aid. Continue reading “Rural Hospitals and Their Last HOPE”
Rep. Cantrell Pre-Files Child Abuse Records Protection Act
ATLANTA— State Representative Wes Cantrell (R-Woodstock) recently pre-filed House Bill 725, The Child Abuse Records Protection Act, which seeks to protect the confidentiality of records of child abuse cases held by children’s advocacy centers (CAC). Continue reading “Rep. Cantrell Pre-Files Child Abuse Records Protection Act”