Rep. Smith Leads 2018 Legislative Environmental Policy Academy

ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), Chairman of the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee, recently led the Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s Legislative Environmental Policy Academy from December 7-9, 2018, at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens. The annual conference featured presentations and panel discussions by state agency leaders, statewide conservation and environmental protection advocates, local public works experts and UGA educators.
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Rep. Smith Serves in Leadership Roles for SSEB, SLC and at Annual Georgia Environmental Conference

ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), chair of the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee, recently served in several key leadership roles at the annual meeting of the Southern States Energy Board (SSEB), the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) and the 13th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference.

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Rep. Smith Announces Final Passage of Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act

ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), Chairman of the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee, today announced that Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 332 and House Resolution 238 into law on Monday, May 7, 2018. HB 332, the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act, and HR 238 are companion measures Rep. Smith co-sponsored during the 2018 legislative session that seek to protect and preserve conservation land in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Smith Announces Final Passage of Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act”

Coweta County Legislative Delegation Condemns National Socialist Rally in Newnan

All five members of the Coweta County Legislative Delegation stand in opposition to the upcoming rally in Newnan by the National Socialist Movement. The members stand with the Mayor, City Council and Police Department and applaud the members of the faith community for coming together and offering positive alternatives for the community. Continue reading “Coweta County Legislative Delegation Condemns National Socialist Rally in Newnan”