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.
Continue reading “Speaker Jon Burns Announces Appointments to 2025 House Study Committees”Forsyth County House Delegation Adopts House Rules, Names Rep. Brent Cox as Chairman
ATLANTA – Members of the Forsyth House Delegation, including State Representative Brent Cox (R-Dawsonville), met on Monday, February 10, 2025, to adopt their House Rules for the 2025-2026 legislative term. Also, during the meeting, Rep. Cox was named Chairman of the delegation for the 2025-2026 legislative term.
Continue reading “Forsyth County House Delegation Adopts House Rules, Names Rep. Brent Cox as Chairman”Rep. Lauren McDonald, III and Forsyth County Legislative Delegation Express Support for Constitutional Amendment to Implement Impact Fees for High Growth School Districts
ATLANTA – State Representative and Governor’s Floor Leader Lauren McDonald, III (R-Cumming), along with members of the Forsyth County Legislative Delegation, stand united in their support for House Resolution 303 and its enabling legislation, House Bill 585, the ‘Georgia Development Impact Fee Act,’ which would aim to empower local boards of education in high-growth school systems, including Forsyth County schools, by granting them the authority to impose, levy and collect educational development impact fees.
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ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) held a press conference to announce a package of proposed legislation that would bring major tax relief to all Georgians and their families.
Continue reading “Speaker Burns, House Members Announce Major Tax Relief for Georgia Families”Representatives Lauren W. McDonald, III and Brent Cox Receive Briefing on Israeli Hostages from Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States
ATLANTA – State Representatives Lauren W. McDonald, III (R-Cumming) and Brent Cox (R-Dawsonville), along with members of the Georgia-Israel Legislative Caucus, yesterday held a “Bring Them Home” event at the State Capitol to raise awareness for individuals from Israel whose family members are currently being held hostage in Gaza.
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