ATLANTA – Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 749 during a bill signing ceremony on Monday, May 7, 2018. State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire) sponsored HB 749 during the 2018 legislative session, and HB 749 specifies how military retirement income is excluded from Georgia income tax. Continue reading “Rep. Blackmon Champions Military-Friendly Bill Signed by Gov. Deal”
Rep. Shaw Blackmon Receives 2017 ACCG Legislative Service Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire) recently received a 2017 Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Legislative Service Award. ACCG, Georgia’s county association, recognized Rep. Blackmon for his work on House Bill 340 during the 2017 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Shaw Blackmon Receives 2017 ACCG Legislative Service Award”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the Georgia Halls of Fame Authority Overview Committee
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced he has appointed the following members to the Georgia Halls of Fame Authority Overview Committee: Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the Georgia Halls of Fame Authority Overview Committee”
Reps. Blackmon and Clark and Sens. Harper and Walker Announce Changes to POST Certification requirements for Military Personnel
ATLANTA – State Representatives Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire) and Heath Clark (R-Warner Robins), along with State Senators Tyler Harper (R-Ocilla) and Larry Walker (R-Perry), today announced that the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council in coordination with the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) will provide an expedited process for military personnel seeking employment as peace officers or criminal justice professionals in Georgia. Continue reading “Reps. Blackmon and Clark and Sens. Harper and Walker Announce Changes to POST Certification requirements for Military Personnel”
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving: Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Study Committee on Distracted Driving”