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Lt. Governor Cagle and Sen. Miller Welcome Pastor Jeff Benefield as Chaplain of the Day - Feb 10
ATLANTA (February 10, 2012) – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Senator Butch Miller (R-Gainesville) welcomed Pastor Jeff Benefield from Chestnut Mountain Church in Flowery Branch on Wednesday to serve as the Chaplain of the Day in the State Senate.
“As we continue to move forward this legislative session, it is important [...]
UGA will match REACH Scholarship for students qualifying - Feb 10
Latest Coastal Beach Swimming Advisory Information - Feb 10
Advisories for St. Simons Massengale Park Beach and North Beach at Goulds Inlet Lifted; Jekyll St. Andrews Still Under Advisory
Deal appoints eight to boards - Feb 10
Pilot Program for Driver Improvement & Risk Reduction Program Courses (OCRA) - Feb 9
Sen. Hamrick Hosts Local Students as Pages Students Learn Ins and Outs of Legislative Session - Feb 9
ATLANTA (February 9, 2012) – Senator Bill Hamrick (R-Carrollton) welcomed local students Caroline Conerly and Samantha Holland to the State Capitol on Tuesday, February 7, as participants in the Senate Page Program for the 2012 Legislative Session.
“I encourage students, particularly those interested in civics and government, to take advantage of [...]
Passage of Senate Bill 333 Requires Sending Foreclosure Notice Before Sale - Feb 9
ATLANTA (February 9, 2012) – The Georgia Senate today passed SB 333, which requires a notice of sale be sent to the borrower before a foreclosure sale can occur. The bill passed with a vote of 48-0 and was sponsored by Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Waynesboro).
“As a lawmaker, I took action to [...]
Report from the Senate: Sen. Stone - Feb 9
By: Sen. Jesse Stone
Now that we are in our fifth week of the 2012 session, there are many bills under review by committees. Some have already passed the Senate and are now heading to the Governor’s desk. This week, I’d like to highlight some specific legislation passing through the committees on which I [...]
Guest Editorial: Child Abuse Reporting Statutes: Time for Review - Feb 9
The Penn State institutional failure to report and address child sexual abuse on its campus is heartbreaking for both the victims and their families, as well as for those many individuals who have advocated for decades for improved systems to protect children from intentional injuries inflicted by adults. Closer to home, in Georgia in recent [...]
Deal announces judicial and district attorney appointments - Feb 9
2012 Board of Corrections Officers Elected - Feb 8
Sen. Lester Jackson Champions Veterans Legislative Package - Feb 8
ATLANTA (February 8, 2012) - Sen. Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) has announced a legislative package aimed at assisting veterans in their transition back to civilian life.
“Georgia’s veterans deserve every opportunity to succeed when they return home from serving their country,” said Sen. Jackson. “These service men and woman selflessly defended [...]
Sen. Albers Elected to Serve on Board of Directors of the World Chamber of Commerce - Feb 8
ATLANTA (February 8, 2012) – Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the World Chamber of Commerce.
“It is a great honor to be elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the World Chamber of Commerce,” said Sen. Albers. “In my capacity as a [...]
Sen. Barry Loudermilk Honors Courageous Filmmakers - Feb 8
ATLANTA (February 8, 2012) – Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville) honored Alex and Stephen Kendrick in the Senate Chamber yesterday with Senate Resolution 800. The brothers are the filmmakers behind the feature-length motion picture Courageous.
“It was an absolute honor to recognize the film Courageous and Sherwood Pictures for using movies [...]
Rep. Harden Receives Leadership Assignments - Feb 8
ATLANTA – State Representative Michael Harden (R-Toccoa) recently received leadership assignments as a Deputy Whip and the Vice Chairman of the Banks & Banking Committee.
“I am honored that Majority Whip Edward Lindsey and Speaker David Ralston considered me for these positions,” said Rep. Harden. “I look forward to fulfilling my responsibilities in these assignments, the [...]
Rep. Oliver Introduces Legislation to Expand Georgia’s Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Child Abuse - Feb 8
ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) today introduced HB 948, legislation that would expand Georgia’s child abuse laws by adding coaches and members of the clergy to the list of individuals required to report suspected child abuse.
“In light of recent national events, I think now is a good time to review our state [...]
Rep. Karla Drenner Comments on Charter School Amendment - Feb 8
ATLANTA – State Representative Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) issued the following statement today regarding her vote on House Resolution 1162, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would clarify the constitutional meaning of “special schools” by expressly stating that the term “special schools” includes charter schools and that the term “special schools” only refers [...]