ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) recently traveled to Americus to attend the final meetings of the House of Representatives’ Rural Development Council where the council continued to discuss economic and infrastructure improvements in rural Georgia. During the meetings, the council also released its recommendations for the 2020 legislative session.
“The House Rural Development Council’s final meetings provided in depth conversations on many issues that my colleagues and I plan to address during the 2020 legislative session,” said Rep. Smith. “These robust discussions will help build a solid framework for legislation that will support rural areas of our state, including the rural communities in Carroll and Coweta counties.”
The council traveled to South Georgia Technical College in Americus from December 17 – 18, where members of the council heard presentations from federal, state and local officials, along with industry experts, on issues that often impact rural areas of Georgia. Presentation topics included the United States Department of Agriculture’s industrial hemp regulations, short-term and long-term nursing care facilities, funding opportunities for broadband, water and sewer services, education and workforce development. On the final day of the meetings, the council released its recommendations for the 2020 legislative session.
The House Rural Development Council, which was reauthorized by House Resolution 214 during the 2019 legislative session, will continue to work with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth.
To view a copy of the House Rural Development Council’s legislative recommendations, please click here.
Representative Lynn Smith represents the citizens of District 70, which includes portions of Carroll and Coweta counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 1996 and currently serves as Chairman of the Natural Resources & Environment Committee. She also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and the Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment and Rules committees. She is a member of the Working Group on Creative Arts & Entertainment.
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