ATLANTA – State Representative Lehman Franklin (R-Statesboro) was recently appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Georgia’s Investment Funds.
“I extend my gratitude to Speaker Burns for appointing me to serve as a member on this important study committee,” said Rep. Franklin. “I look forward to working with Chairman Jones and my other committee colleagues on making our state a global hub for investment and keeping our title as the number one state to do business. I am eager to explore ways to further bolster investment and economic growth in Georgia and consider legislative solutions when we return to the Capitol in January.”
Established by House Resolution 557, this study committee will study ways to attract more investment capital and examine conditions for potential enhancement of growth capital investments.
Speaker Burns also appointed the following study committee members: State Representatives Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth), Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia), Stacey Evans (D-Atlanta) and Ron Stephens (R-Savannah).
Representative Lehman Franklin represents the citizens of District 160, which includes portions of Bryan and Bulloch counties. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Retirement Committee and of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education. He also serves on the Economic Development & Tourism and Interstate Cooperation committees.
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