I’ve read the articles about the threat Houston County officials have made to fine and jail parents who are allegedly signing affidavits in desperation to get their children a quality education. While it’s easy to debate about the legality of these parents’ actions, critics and Houston County officials are missing the two critical points here. Continue reading “1 Plus 1 Still Equals 2”
Statement from Rep. Donna Sheldon on Appointment to Water Contingency Task Force
ATLANTA – Today House Speaker Glenn Richardson named Representative Donna Sheldon (R- Dacula) to the Governor’s newly created Water Contingency Task Force. Continue reading “Statement from Rep. Donna Sheldon on Appointment to Water Contingency Task Force”
Rep. Hill Announces House Office to be Closed 3 Days
ATLANTA – As part of the three furlough days being taken by state employees by the end of this year, all House and Senate offices will be closed on September 8, October 9, and November 25, 2009. These furlough days will affect the state Representatives and Senators as well as the General Assembly staff. Continue reading “Rep. Hill Announces House Office to be Closed 3 Days”
House Transportation Committee Approves Todd Long as First GDOT Director of Planning
ATLANTA – Today the House Transportation Committee approved Todd Long as the first Director of Planning at the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The recommendation came in a unanimous vote following a hearing of the full committee on Governor Sonny Perdue’s recent appointee. Continue reading “House Transportation Committee Approves Todd Long as First GDOT Director of Planning”
Rep. Morgan Honored For Leadership in Education at National Action Network Conference
ATLANTA – Rep. Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) stole the show this weekend at the National Action Network’s Summer Conference. The National Action Network (NAN), founded by Rev. Al Sharpton in 1991, has worked within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes one standard of justice and decency for all people regardless of race, social justice for communities, and the improvement of race relations. Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Honored For Leadership in Education at National Action Network Conference”