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”
SPEAKER APPOINTS REPRESENTATIVE BEN HARBIN TO THE HOUSE ASTHMA STRATEGIC PLANNING STUDY COMMITTEE
ATLANTA—Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson (R-Hiram) has tapped State Representative Ben Harbin to serve as chairman of the House Asthma Strategic Planning Study Committee. Continue reading “SPEAKER APPOINTS REPRESENTATIVE BEN HARBIN TO THE HOUSE ASTHMA STRATEGIC PLANNING STUDY COMMITTEE”
SPEAKER APPOINTS REPRESENTATIVE JIM COLE TO THE HOUSE HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE AND FORMULA STUDY COMMITTEE
ATLANTA—Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson (R-Hiram) has tapped State Representative Jim Cole to serve on the House Higher Education Finance and Funding Study Committee. Continue reading “SPEAKER APPOINTS REPRESENTATIVE JIM COLE TO THE HOUSE HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE AND FORMULA STUDY COMMITTEE”