ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Cheokas (R-Americus), a member of the Appropriations Committee and Vice Chairman of the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee, successfully advocated for the restoration of funds for the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Cheokas Saves Funding for Visitor Center”
Rep. Burns Saves Funding for Visitor Center
ATLANTA – State Representative Jon Burns (R-Newington), a member of the Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Game, Fish, & Parks Committee, successfully advocated for the restoration of funds for the Sylvania Visitor Information Center. Continue reading “Rep. Burns Saves Funding for Visitor Center”
Rep. Sheldon Brings State Superintendent to Osborne Middle School
ATLANTA – State Representative Donna Sheldon (R-Dacula), joined by State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge, visited Frank N. Osborne Middle School yesterday to witness the award-winning academic programs offered at the school. Rep. Sheldon invited Georgia’s top education official to the school after serving as the school’s “principle for a day,” so that Superintendent Barge could see for himself the school’s successful education program. Continue reading “Rep. Sheldon Brings State Superintendent to Osborne Middle School”
Rep. Heard Sponsors “Tax Amnesty Program Act”
ATLANTA – State Representative Keith Heard (D-Athens) commented today on the passage of House Bill 29 out of the House Ways & Means Committee. This legislation would create a one-time tax amnesty program. Continue reading “Rep. Heard Sponsors “Tax Amnesty Program Act””
The Georgia House Passes Pro-Life Measure
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 954, a pro-life measure that would ban abortions after 20 weeks and thereby protect the lives of unborn children at the stage of development where medical evidence indicates a fetus is capable of feeling pain. Continue reading “The Georgia House Passes Pro-Life Measure”