ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Chairman of the Columbus Legislative Delegation, along with the members of the Columbus Legislative Delegation, Reps. Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus), Richard Smith (R-Columbus), Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City), John Pezold (R-Columbus) and State Senators Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) and Josh McKoon (R-Columbus), today announced that the delegation will host a “Speak up Sit-in” with students from the Muscogee County School District (MCSD) on March 14, 2018. This video conference event will give students the opportunity to have their voices heard at the State Capitol and to see their state government in action. Continue reading “Columbus Legislative Delegation to Host “Speak up Sit-in””
Rep. Smyre Issues Statement on Plant Vogtle Construction
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) today issued the following statement regarding Georgia Power’s recommendation to continue construction at Plant Vogtle, a nuclear energy electricity-generating facility near Waynesboro, Ga.: Continue reading “Rep. Smyre Issues Statement on Plant Vogtle Construction”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding. This commission, which was created during the recent legislative session by House Resolution 848, will study Georgia’s transit needs and analyze ways for the state to adequately plan and provide for those needs. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding”
Rep. Calvin Smyre Appointed to GWCCA Overview Committee
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) appointed State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) Overview Committee. Continue reading “Rep. Calvin Smyre Appointed to GWCCA Overview Committee”
Speaker David Ralston Appoints Members of House Study Committee on Georgia Minority Participation in the Film & Television Production Industry
ATLANTA — Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) has appointed the following members to the House Study Committee on Georgia Minority Participation in the Film & Television Production Industry: Continue reading “Speaker David Ralston Appoints Members of House Study Committee on Georgia Minority Participation in the Film & Television Production Industry”