ATLANTA – State Representatives Karla Drenner (D- Avondale Estates) and John Lunsford (R- McDonough) recently presented Broken Heart Ministries of Scottdale, Georgia, with keys to a home donated by the Walker and Gilmore families, owners of Walker Concrete. Continue reading “State Representatives’ Bipartisan Effort Helps Mend Broken Heart Ministries With Gift of Home”
New School Year Could Mean New School for Kids
By Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan (D- Austell)
Beginning July 1, a new day will dawn for Georgia parents and their children. For the first time, the state will have a uniform system allowing parents more power to choose the public school within their district that best fits their children’s needs. Continue reading “New School Year Could Mean New School for Kids”
Morgan Honored for Helping Foster Youth
ATLANTA— Last week EmpowerMEnt, Multi-Agency Alliance for Children, Inc. (MAAC), and Georgia’s Independent Living Program (ILP) presented Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan (D- Austell) with a service award for her dedication to helping Georgia’s foster youth. Continue reading “Morgan Honored for Helping Foster Youth”
Milton County Legislators’ Advisory Committee
ATLANTA – The Milton County Legislators’ Advisory Committee met for the first time on June 11 at Johns Creek City Hall. Representatives Mark Burkhalter (R- Johns Creek) and Jan Jones (R- Milton) formed the committee in May 2009 to advise north Fulton legislators on the proposed re-creation of Milton County. Continue reading “Milton County Legislators’ Advisory Committee”
Rep. Jeff May Elected House Republican Caucus Vice-Chairman
ATLANTA – The House Republican Caucus recently elected state Representative Jeff May (R- Monroe) as the new caucus vice-chairman. In his new position, Rep. May will assist with member services and incumbent re-election, candidate recruitment, caucus fundraising, technology utilization, and presiding over House Republican Caucus meetings in the absence of the chair. Prior to the elections, which were held at a recent caucus meeting, Rep. May served as caucus secretary/treasurer.
“It is with great humility that I accept the responsibility of Vice-Chair of the House Republican Caucus,” said Rep. May. “I am humbled that the members of our caucus have allowed me to continue to serve them in this new capacity.”
The leadership change came after Rep. Jay Roberts became House Transportation Committee Chairman and stepped down as House Republican Caucus Chairman. Rep. Donna Sheldon (R- Dacula), formerly the caucus vice-chairman, was elected to the position of caucus chairman and Rep. Allen Peake (R- Macon) was elected secretary/treasurer.
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Representative Jeff May represents the 111th House District in Walton County. He serves as a member of the Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications; Industrial Relations; Transportation as well as the Ways & Means Committees.