ATLANTA – State Representatives Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) and State Senator Matt Brass (R-Newnan) are praising Governor Brian Kemp’s recent announcement that he will authorize the release of $1 million from the Governor’s Emergency Fund to support disaster relief operations in Coweta County stemming from the EF-4 tornado that hit Newnan, Ga. in March 2021.
Gov. Kemp Appoints Rep. Bonner to COVID-19 Economic Impact Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), who is one of the governor’s floor leaders, was recently appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to serve as a member of one of the Georgia Jobs and Infrastructure Committees. As a member of the Economic Impact Committee, Rep. Bonner will work to make recommendations to Gov. Kemp regarding federal coronavirus relief funds that were allocated to Georgia through the American Rescue Plan.
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Rep. Bonner Pre-Files Free Speech Legislation for Georgia’s Public Universities, College Campuses
ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville) today pre-filed House Bill 1, which will be known as the Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act. The FORUM Act is a policy that seeks to protect free speech, while also respecting the principles of academic freedom.
Governor Signs Civil Air Patrol Bill Sponsored by Representative Josh Bonner
ATLANTA – State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville) today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 487 into law on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Sponsored by Rep. Bonner, HB 487 provides a greater opportunity for more of Georgia’s state employees to volunteer after declared natural disasters occur. Continue reading “Governor Signs Civil Air Patrol Bill Sponsored by Representative Josh Bonner”
Coweta County Officials Issue Statement of Solidarity for Atlanta Police Department
ATLANTA – State Representatives Philip Singleton (R-Sharpsburg), Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville) and State Senator Matt Brass (R-Newnan) today issued the following statement of solidarity for the Atlanta Police Department (APD) and to encourage APD officers to join law enforcement agencies in Coweta County: Continue reading “Coweta County Officials Issue Statement of Solidarity for Atlanta Police Department”