ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) today announced that traffic fatalities in Georgia have decreased since passage of the Hands-Free law, and he will pursue legislation during the 2020 legislative session to further reduce distracted driving in our state. Continue reading “Rep. Carson Announces Reduced Traffic Fatalities, Continues Work to Reduce Distracted Driving”
Representative Richard Smith Named Chairman of House Rules Committee
Speaker Ralston Announces Additional Committee Leadership Changes
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Rep. Carson to File Legislation to Reverse Woodstock Annexation
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-S.E. Cherokee/N.E. Cobb) today announced that he plans to file legislation during the 2020 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly that would reverse the City of Woodstock’s recent annexation of Cherokee County, which will expand Woodstock’s city limits by 148 acres starting July 2019. Continue reading “Rep. Carson to File Legislation to Reverse Woodstock Annexation”
Rep. Carson Recognized by Several Groups for His Work on the Hands-Free Georgia Act
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) has recently been recognized by several organizations for sponsoring the Hands-Free Georgia Act, or House Bill 673. HB 673, which creates a hands-free driving law, was signed into law by Gov. Deal and became effective in Georgia on July, 1, 2018.
Traffic Fatalities, Crashes and Insurance Claims all Down in Georgia; Rep. Carson Cites Hands Free Driving Law
ATLANTA – State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) today announced that traffic fatalities, crashes and related insurance claims are down in Georgia. Continue reading “Traffic Fatalities, Crashes and Insurance Claims all Down in Georgia; Rep. Carson Cites Hands Free Driving Law”