ATLANTA – Representatives Mark Burkhalter (R- Johns Creek) and Jan Jones (R-Milton) announced today an initial Milton County Legislative Advisory Committee. The Committee will assist and advise Representatives Burkhalter and Jones as they proceed forward with historic legislation to allow the re-creation of Milton County. Continue reading “New Milton County Legislative Advisory Committee”
No Fanfare, Just Results
By House Majority Whip Jan Jones (R) HD 46
The 2009 Georgia General Assembly session ended quietly without particular notice by most citizens. You see, they were rather busy at the time earning a living, looking for a job, helping with children’s homework or caring for elderly parents. Continue reading “No Fanfare, Just Results”
HR 21 to Re-Create Milton County Passes Out of Committee
ATLANTA – House Resolution 21 passed out of the State Planning and Community Affairs Committee in the Georgia House of Representatives today by a vote by a 7-1. Continue reading “HR 21 to Re-Create Milton County Passes Out of Committee”
Rep. Jones Introduces “Move On When Ready” Act
ATLANTA – Last week Representative Jan Jones (R-Milton) introduced House Bill 149 (HB 149). This legislation will allow 11th and 12th grade public school students to transfer to a college or technical school to complete high school while receiving credit towards a higher degree. Continue reading “Rep. Jones Introduces “Move On When Ready” Act”
HR 21 to Re-Create Milton County
ATLANTA – On the first day of the 2009 Legislative Session, Representative Jan Jones, representing the North Fulton House Delegation, introduced House Resolution 21. This proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia provides for the re-creation of Milton County. The original Milton County merged with Fulton County in 1931 to avoid bankruptcy during the Depression. Continue reading “HR 21 to Re-Create Milton County”