Category: Mike Glanton

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Bill 830, sponsored by State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro), on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Continue reading “House Passes Rep. Glanton’s Legislation to Lower Homestead Tax Exemptions for the City of Jonesboro”

ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro) recently attended a joint counter-terrorism meeting, which included members of the House Appropriations Public Safety Subcommittee, Chaired by Rep. Andy Welch (R-Locust Grove), and members of the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Chaired by Rep. Alan Powell (R-Hartwell). Continue reading “Rep. Mike Glanton Attends Joint Counter-Terrorism Meeting”

ATLANTA— State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro) today recognized Jonesboro Councilman Wallace Norrington before the House of Representatives. Rep. Glanton sponsored House Resolution 453, legislation which honors Mr. Norrington. Continue reading “Rep. Mike Glanton Recognizes Jonesboro Councilman Wallace Norrington at State Capitol”

ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro) today was appointed to serve on the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee (MARTOC). This committee operates as a joint state House and Senate committee and is responsible for providing oversight of the Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and its annual budget. Continue reading “Rep. Mike Glanton Appointed to MARTOC”

ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro) today was appointed to the Education Reform Commission by Governor Nathan Deal. The commission is charged with studying the state’s education system and providing recommendations to Governor Deal for possible improvements to the system. Continue reading “Rep. Mike Glanton Appointed to Education Reform Commission”