ATLANTA – State Representative Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) recently accepted an appointment from Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal to serve on the Georgia Children’s Cabinet. As the Cabinet’s General Assembly representative, Rep. Carter will work with state and community leaders to better align state programs and services for children so services are delivered in a more coordinated and efficient manner. Continue reading “Rep. Carter Appointed to Georgia Children’s Cabinet”
Lowndes County Representatives Announce Possible Return of Tax Holidays
ATLANTA – State Representatives Ellis Black (R-Valdosta), Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) and Jason Shaw (R-Lakeland) announced their support for the inclusion of the sales tax holiday in House Bill 386, also know as the Georgia Jobs & Families Tax Reform Plan, which the Georgia House of Representatives today passed with a vote of 155 to 9. Continue reading “Lowndes County Representatives Announce Possible Return of Tax Holidays”
South Georgia Representatives Sponsor Legislation to Protect Public from Dangerous Dogs
ATLANTA – Monday marked the first day of the 2012 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, and State Representatives Penny Houston (R-Nashville) and Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) are already working hard on House Bill 717, a new piece of legislation designed to help protect the public from dangerous dogs. Continue reading “South Georgia Representatives Sponsor Legislation to Protect Public from Dangerous Dogs”
Rep. Amy Carter Reads to Three Local Pre-K Classes During “Georgia Pre-K Week”
ATLANTA – State Representative Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) joined government leaders from across the state this week in offering her support for the Georgia Pre-K program. As part of “Georgia Pre-K Week,” held October 3-7, Rep. Carter visited Hahira Elementary School on Monday and Children’s Friend on Tuesday, where she read to pre-kindergarten students and saw first-hand the learning that happens each day thanks to Georgia’s Pre-K Program. She will also read to Pre-K students at Dewar Elementary School on Thursday. Continue reading “Rep. Amy Carter Reads to Three Local Pre-K Classes During “Georgia Pre-K Week””
Rep. Amy Carter to Attend Regional Conference for Government Leaders
ATLANTA – State Representative Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) will join government leaders from 10 southern states from September 24-28 at Coastal Carolina University for the fifth annual Center for the Advancement of Leadership Skills (CALS). Continue reading “Rep. Amy Carter to Attend Regional Conference for Government Leaders”