Rep. Greene Named Vice Chairman of Economic Development & Tourism Committee

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) as the Vice Chairman of the Economic Development & Tourism Committee. Rep. Greene also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and the Secretary of the State Properties Committee, and as a member on the Public Safety and Homeland Security, Retirement, and Rules Committees. Continue reading “Rep. Greene Named Vice Chairman of Economic Development & Tourism Committee”

Rep. Gerald Greene Makes Georgians Aware of New Laws for Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse

ATLANTA – State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) announced today important changes to Georgia’s mandatory child abuse reporting law. As of July 1, 2012, nurse’s aides, members of the clergy, and personnel, employees and volunteers at schools, social agencies, hospitals, reproductive health care facilities and pregnancy resource centers have been added to the list of individuals who are required by law to report suspected child abuse. Continue reading “Rep. Gerald Greene Makes Georgians Aware of New Laws for Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse”

Rep. Greene Secures Funding For Local Health Center

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 742, the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY 2013) state budget. State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) successfully advocated for the budget to include start-up funds for a new Qualified Community Health Center in Randolph County, as well as increased funding for law enforcement needs throughout the state. Continue reading “Rep. Greene Secures Funding For Local Health Center”

Rep. Greene Receives 2011 Environmental Leadership Award from Georgia Conservation Voters

ATLANTA – State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) recently received a 2011 Environmental Leadership Award from Georgia Conservation Voters, a statewide non-partisan organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all Georgians by making conservation issues a top priority with Georgia’s elected officials, political candidates and voters. Continue reading “Rep. Greene Receives 2011 Environmental Leadership Award from Georgia Conservation Voters”