ATLANTA – Today, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced appointments to the Georgia House of Representatives’ 2025 study committees. These committees will meet throughout the interim, hear from experts, stakeholders and the public and compile a report of specific findings or legislative recommendations ahead of the 2026 legislative session.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Rob Leverett (R–Elberton), who serves as chairman of the House Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, was recently ranked the most effective lawmaker in the 157th Georgia General Assembly by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL), a collaborative initiative that seeks to advance the generation, communication and use of new knowledge about the effectiveness of individual lawmakers and legislative institutions across the United States.
Continue reading “Chairman Rob Leverett Named Most Effective Lawmaker by the Center for Effective Lawmaking”Speaker Jon Burns, Majority Whip James Burchett Issues Statement on Passing of Freedom, Georgia Southern University’s Mascot
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) and House Majority Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) issued the following statement following the passing of Freedom, Georgia Southern University’s live bald eagle mascot:
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ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) today issues the following statement:
“As a part time legislature, the Georgia General Assembly relies on state senators and state representatives who hold full time jobs in their communities, allowing them to support their families as they serve their neighbors. This structure ensures we stay connected to our communities at home year-round.
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ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) today announces the appointment of his Majority Caucus Whip Team for the 2025-2026 legislative term.
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