ATLANTA — The House Medical Education Study Committee held the first in a series of meetings on September 16 at Mercer University in Macon. At this meeting, the committee heard testimony from the Georgia Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce (GBPW), and faculty and students of Mercer University’s School of Medicine. Continue reading “Medical Education Study Committee Hears from Medical Professionals at First Meeting”
More than 200 Job Seekers Attend Rep. Valencia Stovall’s 2nd Annual Career and Job Fair
ATLANTA— State Representative Valencia Stovall (D-Lake City) hosted the 2nd Annual Career and Job Fair on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Paradise Gymnasium & Cultural Center in Forest Park. Continue reading “More than 200 Job Seekers Attend Rep. Valencia Stovall’s 2nd Annual Career and Job Fair”
Medical Cannabis Study Committee to Hold Next Meeting
ATLANTA – The Joint Study Committee on Prescription of Medical Cannabis for Serious Medical Conditions will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville. Continue reading “Medical Cannabis Study Committee to Hold Next Meeting”
Rep. Amy Carter, Students Participate in Spelling Bee
ATLANTA— State Representative Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) recently participated in the “Big Bodacious Bee,” an adult spelling bee benefiting Brooks County Family Connection and General Educational Development (GED) programs. Rep. Carter’s spelling bee team consisted of students from each of the Brooks County District public schools. Continue reading “Rep. Amy Carter, Students Participate in Spelling Bee”
Rep. Jay Roberts and Sen. Charlie Bethel to Co-Chair High School Athletics Overview Committee
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Speaker David Ralston have announced their respective appointments to the High School Athletics Overview Committee. The joint committee was created pursuant to Senate Bill 288, passed during the 2014 legislative session, and is tasked with regularly reviewing the operations of Georgia’s high school athletic association. Rep. Jay Roberts (R – Ocilla) and Sen. Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton) and will serve as committee co-chairs. Continue reading “Rep. Jay Roberts and Sen. Charlie Bethel to Co-Chair High School Athletics Overview Committee”