Speaker Jon Burns Comments on Establishment of AU/MCG Medical School at Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University in Savannah

ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) commented on the plans for Augusta University to establish a four-year medical school campus of the Medical College of Georgia at the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University in Savannah.

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Georgia DOT commits $9.1 million for two Blue Mile projects

Agency partnering with local governments to improve infrastructure in Statesboro

            ATLANTA – Georgia House of Representatives Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced Thursday, April 27, that the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has committed $9.1 million in funding for two projects associated with the Creek on the Blue Mile. The first will replace bridges or culverts over Little Lotts Creek, and the second will aid in funding the promenade/path from S. College Street to S. Zetterower Avenue.

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Lt. Governor Jones and Speaker Burns Announce Appointees to Review Georgia’s Tax Credits

ATLANTA – Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Speaker of the House Jon Burns announce their respective appointees who will work on behalf of the Georgia General Assembly to review all Georgia tax credits, including Georgia’s film tax credit. Announced last month, this review is intended to support Georgia businesses while ensuring a significant return on investment for Georgia’s taxpayers.

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Speaker Jon Burns, Senator Max Burns Announce $400,000 for Screven County Agricultural Center Improvements

            ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) and State Senator Max Burns (R-Sylvania) announced that the Amended Fiscal Year 2023 (AFY 2023) budget includes $400,000 for improvements to the Screven County Agricultural Center.

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