ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) and Atkinson County Commission Chairman Parker Liles today hosted a meeting in Pearson, Georgia, to announce progress toward addressing longstanding sewer and water system maintenance backlogs that pose safety issues for residents of Pearson and Atkinson County.
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ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) issues the following statement regarding a shooting which took place today, August 6, 2025, at Fort Stewart:
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ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) issues the following statement applauding the U.S. House and Senate for passing the federal budget legislation:
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House Majority Whip James Burchett Highlights New Laws Taking Effect
ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) today highlights several new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. These new laws seek to enhance penalties for fentanyl trafficking and make adjustments to Georgia’s civil justice system.
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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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