ATLANTA—Georgia State Representative Barry Fleming (R-Augusta), Majority Whip, today announced that he has tapped State Representative Clay Cox (R-Lilburn) to serve as Chief Deputy Whip for the 2007-2008 legislative term. Cox served as a Deputy Whip for the 2005-2006 legislative term. Continue reading “REPRESENTATIVE CLAY COX NAMED CHIEF DEPUTY WHIP OF MAJORITY CAUCUS”
Georgia Lawmakers to Inspect U.S. – Mexican Border
ATLANTA – Three members of the Georgia House of Representatives and a Georgia State Senator will embark on a fact-finding mission along the United States – Mexican border next week to see first hand the problem of illegal immigration. Continue reading “Georgia Lawmakers to Inspect U.S. – Mexican Border”
State Representative Jill Chambers Named Honorary Georgia State Trooper
ATLANTA- On Tuesday, the Georgia State Patrol presented Representative Jill Chambers (R-Atlanta) a proclamation naming her an Honorary Georgia State Trooper. Chambers was given the honor in recognition of her efforts in the passage of legislation promoting better public safety for all Georgians. Continue reading “State Representative Jill Chambers Named Honorary Georgia State Trooper”
HOUSE COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE THE ELIMINATION OF THE CAR TAG TAX
ATLANTA – Rep. Mark Burkhalter (R-Alpharetta), Chairman of the House Tag Tax Study Committee, will hold the first of a series of meetings to examine whether the General Assembly should repeal Georgia’s ad valorem tax on motor vehicles on Monday, August 7th at 7:00 PM at the Alpharetta Marriott Hotel located at 5750 Windward Parkway in Alpharetta. Continue reading “HOUSE COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE THE ELIMINATION OF THE CAR TAG TAX”
Wilkes County Awarded Grant to Aid Area Infrastructure
The OneGeorgia Authority Board recently awarded Wilkes County $350,000 in grant funding to assist with the acquisition of land to be used as an industrial park. Representatives Mickey Channell and Barry Fleming, along with Senator Jim Whitehead worked to secure the financial assistance necessary to enhance regional competitiveness. Continue reading “Wilkes County Awarded Grant to Aid Area Infrastructure”