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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House Adopts Rep. Brent Cox’s House Resolution Condemning Hamas Terrorism

ATLANTA – State Representative Brent Cox (R-Dawsonville) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives recently adopted House Resolution 4EX on Monday, December 4, 2023, condemning Hamas terrorism and expressing support for the Jewish people. Rep. Cox sponsored HR 4EX, and Representatives Esther Panitch (D-Sandy Springs), John Carson (R-Marietta), Chuck Efstration (R-Auburn), Lauren McDonald (R-Cumming) and Mitchell Horner (R-Ringgold) were co-sponsors of the resolution.

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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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Georgia-Israel Legislative Caucus to Host “Bring Them Home” Event For Families Currently Being Held Hostage in Gaza

ATLANTA – The Georgia-Israel Legislative Caucus will host “Bring Them Home,” an event featuring individuals from Israel whose family members are currently being held hostage in Gaza on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 9 a.m. in room 132 of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

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Rep. Brent Cox to Lead New House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Subcommittee on Cyber Security

ATLANTA – State Representative Brent Cox (R-Dawsonville) was recently appointed by House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee Chairman Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth) to serve as the chairman of the full committee’s newly created Subcommittee on Cyber Security.

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