ATLANTA – State Representative Kip Smith (R-Columbus) led the Georgia House of Representatives today in passing House Resolution 1979 and in welcoming to the House floor Howard Hollis “Bo” Callaway, former President and CEO of Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga. As introduced by Rep. Smith, HR 1979 recognizes the military, political and business accomplishments that Callaway has made to his country and state over the last 60 years. Continue reading “Rep. Kip Smith Recognizes Bo Calloway at Georgia House of Representatives”
Majority Whip Edward Lindsey Announces Deputy Whips for the 2011-2012 Legislative Term
ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Whip Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) announced today the members of the 2011-2012 House Majority Whip team. Continue reading “Majority Whip Edward Lindsey Announces Deputy Whips for the 2011-2012 Legislative Term”
Statement from Rep. Kip Smith Regarding the Prescribed Burn in FDR State Park
ATLANTA— State Representative Kip Smith (R-Columbus) today issued the following statement regarding the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ decision not to have a prescribed burn in FDR state park:
“I am encouraged by the statement from the Department of Natural Resources in regards to the burn at FDR Park. While I feel like they are listening to the citizens of our district, I will continue to monitor the situation.”
* Editor’s Note: a copy of the letter from Todd Holbrook, Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, announcing the decision not to have a controlled burn is attached for your convenience.*
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Representative Kip Smith represents the citizens of District 129, which includes portions of Harris, Muscogee, and Troup counties. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2008, and currently serves on the Education, Economic Development and Tourism, Industrial Relations, and Natural Resources and Environment committees.