ATLANTA – State Representative Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) was recently appointed to the Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee by Governor Nathan Deal pursuant to O.C.G.A 28-5-21. This subcommittee is responsible for approving changes in agency funding after the General Assembly has adjourned for the year. The subcommittee also advises the Governor on budget changes. Continue reading “Rep. Carter Appointed to Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee”
Georgia Legislators Head to South Carolina for First Savannah River Basin Joint-State Caucus Meeting
ATLANTA – Members of Georgia’s Savannah River Basin Legislative Caucus will travel together tomorrow to Columbia, South Carolina, where they will meet with their counterparts in the South Carolina state legislature. During this rare joint-state caucus meeting, state legislators from Georgia and South Carolina who represent districts along the Savannah River will meet to discuss issues pertaining to the Savannah River. Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Head to South Carolina for First Savannah River Basin Joint-State Caucus Meeting”
Rep. Waites to Attend YEO National Policy Retreat
ATLANTA — State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) will meet with policy experts and young elected officials from around the country in Atlanta this week to develop innovative policy solutions for Georgia.
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Representative Mark Hamilton Named One of 2013’s Most Influential Georgia State Representatives
ATLANTA – The March/April 2013 edition of James Magazine named State Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) one of the Most Influential House Members of 2013.
Rep. John Yates Receives Legion of Honor Award
ATLANTA – State Representative John Yates (R-Griffin) recently received the Legion of Honor Award from The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation after being nominated for his outstanding service as a veteran and government leader.
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