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Reps. Burchett, Corbett, DeLoach, LaHood, Petrea, Sainz, Stephens Issue Joint Statement on Active Shooter Threats Made Against Schools in South Georgia Counties

ATLANTA – House Majority Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross), State Representatives John Corbett (R-Lake Park), Buddy DeLoach (R-Townsend), John LaHood (R-Valdosta), Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah), Steven Sainz (R-St. Marys) and Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) today issued the following joint statement regarding active shooter threats made against schools in the South Georgia area:

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Chairman Chuck Martin Announces Special Subcommittee of Higher Education to Address Workforce Development, Retention

ATLANTA – State Representative Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta) today announced a new special subcommittee of the House Higher Education Committee to address workforce development. This special subcommittee will examine current challenges the state is facing with respect to recruiting and retaining talent to Georgia’s workforce. 

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ACCG Honors Rep. Ron Stephens With 2021 ACCG Legislative Service Award

ATLANTA – State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Savannah), chair of the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee, was recently recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) with a 2021 ACCG Legislative Service Award during a Bryan County Board of Commissioners meeting. The ACCG Legislative Service Awards program honors Georgia General Assembly members for their work during the legislative session.

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Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2021-2022 Session

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2021-2022 legislative session. This council, which was created in 2017, works with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth and job creation.

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