ATLANTA – State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) announced today that the “District 60 Extreme Home Makeover” program will soon begin efforts to restore distressed homes and businesses in portions of DeKalb, Fulton, and Clayton counties. The project will be funded by a $5,000 grant that Rep. Waites recently secured from the Home Depot Foundation. Continue reading “Rep. Waites Secures Grant to Restore Homes and Businesses in House District 60”
Rep. Dollar Recognizes Students for AP Success
ATLANTA – State Representative Matt Dollar (R-Marietta) today led the Georgia House of Representatives in recognizing the accomplishments of Charles Wang and Lisa Wang, with House Resolutions 2019 and 2020. The two unrelated Walton High School seniors are the Georgia recipients of the Siemens Award for Advanced Placement (AP), which awards scholarships to only two students in each state. Continue reading “Rep. Dollar Recognizes Students for AP Success”
Rep. Atwood’s Legislation Makes Way through General Assembly, Heads to Governor
ATLANTA – State Representative Alex Atwood (R-Brunswick) commented today on the General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 1166, legislation that provides parents with an additional voluntary option for ensuring their children receive health insurance coverage. Sponsored by Rep. Atwood, HB 1166 passed the Senate yesterday with a vote of 42 to 2, showing tremendous bipartisan support for the measure. The legislation previously passed the state House with a vote of 161 to 1. Continue reading “Rep. Atwood’s Legislation Makes Way through General Assembly, Heads to Governor”
Rep. Kip Smith Recognizes Bo Calloway at Georgia House of Representatives
ATLANTA – State Representative Kip Smith (R-Columbus) led the Georgia House of Representatives today in passing House Resolution 1979 and in welcoming to the House floor Howard Hollis “Bo” Callaway, former President and CEO of Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga. As introduced by Rep. Smith, HR 1979 recognizes the military, political and business accomplishments that Callaway has made to his country and state over the last 60 years. Continue reading “Rep. Kip Smith Recognizes Bo Calloway at Georgia House of Representatives”
Rep. Oliver’s Legislation Makes Way through General Assembly, Heads to Governor
ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) commented today on the General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 535, which passed the state Senate with a unanimous vote and passed the state House with a vote of 147 to 13, showing broad bipartisan support for the measure. Sponsored by Rep. Oliver, HB 535 modernizes funding for the Georgia State War Veterans’ Home. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver’s Legislation Makes Way through General Assembly, Heads to Governor”