ATLANTA – State Representative Karen Bennett (D-Stone Mountain) recently hosted the Emma B. Allen Pink Sash Parade to honor survivors of breast and prostate cancer.
“I cannot think of a better way to raise community awareness and, at the same time, recognize the courageous survivors who beat this disease,” said Rep. Bennett. Continue reading “Rep. Karen Bennett Hosts Pink Sash Parade for Cancer Survivors”
Rep. Waites Participates in Harvard Kennedy School Leadership Training
ATLANTA— State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) recently participated in the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. She was one of three fellows for the June 2014 class where she completed a three week program designed to improve skills and further the leadership potential of accomplished individuals from across the United States. Continue reading “Rep. Waites Participates in Harvard Kennedy School Leadership Training”
Rep. Alan Powell Receives NRA Defender of Freedom Award
ATLANTA— State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell) was recently recognized by the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action with the Defender of Freedom Award. The Defender of Freedom Award is designated for a select few legislators whom the NRA believes to be true advocates for Second Amendment rights. Continue reading “Rep. Alan Powell Receives NRA Defender of Freedom Award”
Rep. Trey Kelley Presents Polk County Police Department with State Flag of Georgia
ATLANTA – State Representative Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) today presented the Polk County Police Department and Chief of Police, Kenny Dodd, with a State Flag of Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Trey Kelley Presents Polk County Police Department with State Flag of Georgia”
Joint Study Committee on Transportation Funding Co-Chair Jay Roberts Comments on Final Meeting in Rome
ATLANTA — State Representative Jay Roberts (R-Ocilla) today released the following statement as the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding prepares to conclude its series of meetings, with the final meeting to be held in Rome, Georgia: Continue reading “Joint Study Committee on Transportation Funding Co-Chair Jay Roberts Comments on Final Meeting in Rome”