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GUEST EDITORIAL: Urgent Action Needed: Addressing the Rise of Child Abuse and Neglect in South Georgia

By State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) 

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As the state representative for House District 170, I have always prioritized the safety and well-being of children and families throughout our district and across Georgia. However, I am deeply troubled by a significant rise in child abuse and neglect cases reported in Tift, Cook and Berrien counties. The safety of our children is at risk, and this alarming trend demands action.

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Rep. Penny Houston Named 2024 Legislator of the Year by Georgia Council on Aging

ATLANTA – State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) was recently named as the 2024 Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Council on Aging’s Coalition of Advocates for Georgia’s Elderly (CO-AGE). Rep. Houston will be presented with the award on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at CO-AGE’s annual meeting at the Methodist Children’s Home in Macon. This annual recognition is bestowed upon a legislator who shows outstanding commitment to Georgia’s seniors throughout the legislative session.

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Rep. Penny Houston Applauds Governor’s Proposal to Enact Largest Income Tax Cut in State History

ATLANTA – State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) applauds Governor Brian Kemp’s recent announcement to introduce and pass legislation in the upcoming regular legislative session that would accelerate a decrease in the state individual income tax rate.

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