ATLANTA – State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) announced today important changes to Georgia’s mandatory child abuse reporting law. As of July 1, 2012, nurse’s aides, members of the clergy, and personnel, employees and volunteers at schools, social agencies, hospitals, reproductive health care facilities and pregnancy resource centers have been added to the list of individuals who are required by law to report suspected child abuse. Continue reading “Rep. Gerald Greene Makes Georgians Aware of New Laws for Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse”
Henry County to Receive Nearly $1.7 Million In Transportation Grants
ATLANTA – State Representative Steve Davis (R-McDonough) announced today that Henry County will receive a total of $1,697,015 from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) 2013 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) program. Continue reading “Henry County to Receive Nearly $1.7 Million In Transportation Grants”
Rep. Penny Houston Makes Georgians Aware of New Laws for Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse
ATLANTA – State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) announced today important changes to Georgia’s mandatory child abuse reporting law. As of July 1, 2012, nurse’s aides, members of the clergy, and personnel, employees and volunteers at schools, social agencies, hospitals, reproductive health care facilities and pregnancy resource centers have been added to the list of individuals who are required by law to report suspected child abuse. Continue reading “Rep. Penny Houston Makes Georgians Aware of New Laws for Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse”
Rep. Carter Appointed to Georgia Children’s Cabinet
ATLANTA – State Representative Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) recently accepted an appointment from Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal to serve on the Georgia Children’s Cabinet. As the Cabinet’s General Assembly representative, Rep. Carter will work with state and community leaders to better align state programs and services for children so services are delivered in a more coordinated and efficient manner. Continue reading “Rep. Carter Appointed to Georgia Children’s Cabinet”
Rep. Lynne Riley to Visit Findley Oaks Elementary School for “Georgia Pre-K Week”
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynne Riley (R-Johns Creek) will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Georgia’s Pre-K program this week by visiting Findley Oaks Elementary School as part of “Georgia Pre-K Week.” During her visit, Rep. Riley will read to a group of 4-year-old pre-kindergarten students and see firsthand the learning that happens each day thanks to Georgia’s Pre-K Program. Continue reading “Rep. Lynne Riley to Visit Findley Oaks Elementary School for “Georgia Pre-K Week””