ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington), joined by Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Mulberry), Representative Holt Persinger (R-Winder), Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith, Barrow County School System Superintendent Dr. Dallas LeDuff and the family of Coach Richard Aspinwall, unveiled his comprehensive school safety plan. This plan mandates statewide participation in a new student information sharing and safety database, requires threat assessment teams to be implemented in schools, requires schools to utilize an anonymous reporting app that meets certain standards, addresses physical security infrastructure needs, increases penalties for individuals who make terroristic threats and incentivizes responsible firearm ownership practices.
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ATLANTA – The House Republican Caucus re-elected State Representative Chuck Efstration (R-Mulberry) as House Majority Leader for the 2025-2026 legislative term during caucus elections held today, November 12, 2024.
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ATLANTA – The House Republican Caucus met today to elect its leadership team for the 2025-2026 legislative term. During the meeting, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) was nominated by the caucus to serve a second term as the 75th Speaker of the House of Representatives, while House Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) was also nominated to serve another term in her role.
Continue reading “House Republican Caucus Elects Officers”House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, House Majority Caucus Vice Chairman Houston Gaines and Rep. Holt Persinger Issue Statement on Apalachee High School Shooting
ATLANTA – Today, House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Auburn), Majority Caucus Vice Chairman Houston Gaines (R-Athens) and State Representative Holt Persinger (R-Winder) issued the following statements on the shooting that occurred today at Apalachee High School in Barrow County:
Continue reading “House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, House Majority Caucus Vice Chairman Houston Gaines and Rep. Holt Persinger Issue Statement on Apalachee High School Shooting”Speaker Jon Burns and House Leadership Praise Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for Ongoing Commitment to House District 47
ATLANTA – House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) and House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Auburn) commend House Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) for her unwavering commitment to serving the people of Georgia as she continues her dedicated efforts following the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session.
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