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Rep. Rick Townsend’s Legislation Designating New State Symbols, Strengthening State Security and Providing a Homestead Exemption for Brunswick Citizens Signed by Governor Kemp

ATLANTA – House Bill 233 and House Bill 793 were recently signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp in Savannah, Georgia. Sponsored by State Representative Rick Townsend (R-Brunswick), HB 233 designates new official state symbols and takes steps to strengthen security with foreign entities across the state, and House Bill 793 provides for a new homestead exemption from the City of Brunswick ad valorem taxes.

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Rep. Rick Townsend Recognizes DCS Officer of the Year John Crew in House Chamber

ATLANTA – State Representative Rick Townsend (R-Brunswick) recently recognized the Georgia Department of Community Supervisions’ 2024 Officer of the Year John Crew with an Invitation Resolution in the House Chamber. Rep. Townsend made some of the following remarks during his recognition of Officer Crew, his family and friends:

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Rep. Rick Townsend’s Legislation Establishing Regulations for Kratom Products in Georgia Signed into Law

*Editor’s note: This press release has been updated to include two photos taken in the governor’s ceremonial office during the bill signing.

ATLANTA – Today, State Representative Rick Townsend(R-St. Simons) joined Governor Brian Kemp at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Ga. as he signed House Bill 181 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Townsend, this legislation creates new regulations related to the composition and sale of kratom products in Georgia.

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