ATLANTA – State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan (D-Austell) today announced Ruby Bansah and Rolando Zenteno as the winners of the first annual Morgan Family Scholarship, a higher education scholarship program that is designed to aid young people in the South Cobb County community who attend Pebblebrook High School and South Cobb High School. Each year this scholarship awards select students from Austell and Mableton who demonstrate outstanding performance in both the classroom and the community. Continue reading “Rep. Morgan Announces Winners of First Annual Morgan Family Scholarship”
State Rep. Lynn Smith Plays Key Role in the 7th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently served as a keynote panel speaker at the 7th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference. As Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, Rep. Smith shared her unique understanding of Georgia’s environmental issues during the “State of the State” panel discussion. Continue reading “State Rep. Lynn Smith Plays Key Role in the 7th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference”
Guest Editorial: Rep. Edward Lindsey’s Response to Yarborough column of August 20
I read with interest Dick Yarborough’s column of August 20th. Continue reading “Guest Editorial: Rep. Edward Lindsey’s Response to Yarborough column of August 20”
Rep. Roger Williams Helps Secure Funding for Local Library
ATLANTA – State Representative Roger Williams (R-Dalton) today received confirmation that the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library has been awarded a Repair and Renovation grant of $27,634 for repairs to the library’s roof and upgrading the doors to better meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. News of the grant came after Rep. Williams tirelessly worked alongside the Georgia Public Library Service during this year’s legislative session to secure funding for the much needed repairs to the library. Continue reading “Rep. Roger Williams Helps Secure Funding for Local Library”
Speaker Ralston Announces Rep. Hamilton as Chair of the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority Oversight Committee
ATLANTA— House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced today the appointment of state Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) as Chair of the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority Oversight Committee, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 12-3-234(b). Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Rep. Hamilton as Chair of the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority Oversight Committee”