ATLANTA— State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon) today released the following statement at the conclusion of the first meeting of the Prescription of Medical Cannabis for Serious Medical Conditions Joint Study Committee: Continue reading “Rep. Peake Comments on First Meeting of the Medical Cannabis Study Committee”
House Committee Gives Instructions to DeKalb Cityhood Proponents
ATLANTA—Today State Representatives Mike Jacobs (R-Brookhaven) and Tom Taylor (R-Dunwoody) met with Briarcliff, Lakeside and Tucker cityhood proponents to discuss directions issued by House Governmental Affairs Committee Chairwoman Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) for DeKalb County cityhood boundary line proposals. The House Governmental Affairs Committee oversees legislation in the Georgia House of Representatives involving the creation of new cities. Continue reading “House Committee Gives Instructions to DeKalb Cityhood Proponents”
Medical Cannabis Study Committee to Hold First Meeting
ATLANTA – The Joint Study Committee on Prescription of Medical Cannabis for Serious Medical Conditions will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Georgia State Capitol. Continue reading “Medical Cannabis Study Committee to Hold First Meeting”
Rep. Lynne Riley Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynne Riley (R-Johns Creek) recently received the 2014 “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” award from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). The award, given at the end of every two-year legislative term to state legislators who actively support major GMA initiatives and goals, was presented at the Johns Creek council meeting on August 18. Continue reading “Rep. Lynne Riley Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” Award”
Rep. Lynn Smith Named Vice Chair of SLC Energy and Environment Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) was recently elected Vice Chair to the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) Energy and Environment Committee. Rep. Smith was elected by the Committee at SLC’s 68th Annual Meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas. Continue reading “Rep. Lynn Smith Named Vice Chair of SLC Energy and Environment Committee”