ATLANTA – State Representative Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone) announced that the winners of the Fludd Scholarship Award for 2012 are Daquanna Alexander, Kathleen Keirn, Ikeriah Mayner, Jessica Mitchell and Ebonne Ugbo. Each year this scholarship awards select students from portions of Fulton and Fayette counties who demonstrate outstanding performance in both the classroom and the community. Continue reading “Rep. Fludd Honors & Congratulates the 2012 Fludd Scholarship Award Winners”
McDonough Awarded $1 Million to Finance Wastewater System Infrastructure
ATLANTA – Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) Executive Director Kevin Clark announced today the approval of a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan of $1,000,000 to the city of McDonough to finance rehabilitating 17,460 feet of gravity sewer lines and 50 manholes. Clark expressed appreciation to State Representative Steve Davis (R-McDonough) for his support and credited the state’s commitment to helping cities and counties finance infrastructure development as one of the main contributors to GEFA’s success. Continue reading “McDonough Awarded $1 Million to Finance Wastewater System Infrastructure”
Rep. Hamilton Appointed to Governor’s Digital Learning Task Force
ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) was recently appointed to a task forced created by Governor Nathan Deal to implement digital learning in Georgia’s K-12 schools. The appointment was made pursuant to an executive order recently signed by Gov. Deal. Continue reading “Rep. Hamilton Appointed to Governor’s Digital Learning Task Force”
Rep. Don Parsons Joins International Leaders in Round Table Discussion on Energy & Climate Change
ATLANTA – State Representative Don Parsons (R-Marietta) recently joined Minister Gregory Barker, of Great Britain’s Department of Energy and Climate Change, and other local and British business and political leaders in an international round table discussion on the importance of balancing energy needs and environmental concerns. Continue reading “Rep. Don Parsons Joins International Leaders in Round Table Discussion on Energy & Climate Change”
Rep. Stephens’ Legislation Signed Into Law by Governor
ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 1027, legislation that closes loopholes and clarifies provisions of the state tax credit for film and video production in Georgia. Sponsored by Rep. Stephens, HB 1027 passed the General Assembly with broad, bipartisan support during this year’s legislative session, receiving a vote of 154 to 4 in the House and a unanimous vote of 46 to 0 in the Senate. Continue reading “Rep. Stephens’ Legislation Signed Into Law by Governor”