ATLANTA— State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell) was recently recognized by the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action with the Defender of Freedom Award. The Defender of Freedom Award is designated for a select few legislators whom the NRA believes to be true advocates for Second Amendment rights. Continue reading “Rep. Alan Powell Receives NRA Defender of Freedom Award”
House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services
ATLANTA—House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the following appointments to the House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services: Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services”
Georgia Legislators to Host Bi-State Savannah River Basin Caucus Meeting
ATLANTA – Members of Georgia’s Savannah River Basin Legislative Caucus will host a bi-state Savannah River Caucus meeting on Lake Hartwell on September 18, 2013, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This event will bring Georgia and South Carolina legislators together to further the dialogue among policy makers with interests relating to the vast Savannah River Basin. There will be special focus on economic development, the preservation of shared natural resources, and general collaboration between the two states.
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Rep. Alan Powell Receives Georgia EMS Legislator Award
ATLANTA— State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell) recently received the Star of Life Legislator of the Year Award from The Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services (GAEMS).
Rep. Powell was presented with this award at The Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services annual awards banquet on May 2, 2013.
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Rep. Alan Powell Appointed to NCSL Energy, Transportation and Agriculture Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell) was recently appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Energy, Transportation and Agriculture Committee by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge).