ATLANTA – State Representative Lynne Riley (R-Johns Creek) recently received the 2014 “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” award from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). The award, given at the end of every two-year legislative term to state legislators who actively support major GMA initiatives and goals, was presented at the Johns Creek council meeting on August 18. Continue reading “Rep. Lynne Riley Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” Award”
Fulton County State Reps File Suit Against Fulton County Commission for Property Tax Rate Increase
ATLANTA— Six Fulton County state representatives and one former state representative announced today that they have filed legal suit to seek a preliminary and permanent injunction against the Fulton County Commission to stop a 17 percent property tax rate increase. The legislators said that the increase violates measures outlined in House Bill 604, which they sponsored during the 2013 legislative session. Continue reading “Fulton County State Reps File Suit Against Fulton County Commission for Property Tax Rate Increase”
House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services
ATLANTA—House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the following appointments to the House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services: Continue reading “House Speaker David Ralston Announces Appointments to the House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services”
Rep. Lynne Riley Attends Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition
ATLANTA – State Representative Lynne Riley (R-Johns Creek) recently attended The Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition launch event where the group announced its launch in Georgia and urged federal lawmakers to take action on tax and immigration reform, and expanded trade. The Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition is an alliance of businesses, local trade associations and concerned individuals committed to supporting a common sense, pro-growth agenda for America. Continue reading “Rep. Lynne Riley Attends Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition”