http://feedstitch.com/groups/4224 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:28:52 +0000 http://senatepress.net/lt-governor-cagle-and-sen-miller-welcome-pastor-jeff-benefield-as-chaplain-of-the-day.html 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 [...] Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 http://gov.georgia.gov/00/press/detail/0,2668,165937316_165937374_181353530,00.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.coastalgadnr.org/node/100100 Advisories for St. Simons Massengale Park Beach and North Beach at Goulds Inlet Lifted; Jekyll St. Andrews Still Under Advisory Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 http://gov.georgia.gov/00/press/detail/0,2668,165937316_165937374_181348448,00.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 http://law.ga.gov/00/press/detail/0,2668,87670814_87670929_181347593,00.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.dds.ga.gov/news/newsdetail.aspx?id=225 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:00:55 +0000 http://senatepress.net/sen-hamrick-hosts-local-students-as-pages-students-learn-ins-and-outs-of-legislative-session.html 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 [...] Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:47:25 +0000 http://senatepress.net/passage-of-senate-bill-333-requires-sending-foreclosure-notice-before-sale.html 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 [...] Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:49:00 +0000 http://senatepress.net/report-from-the-senate-sen-stone-2.html 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 [...] Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:57:00 +0000 http://www.house-press.com/?p=2554 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 [...] Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 http://law.ga.gov/00/press/detail/0,2668,87670814_87670929_181315970,00.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 http://gov.georgia.gov/00/press/detail/0,2668,165937316_165937374_181302094,00.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 http://law.ga.gov/00/press/detail/0,2668,87670814_87670929_181301786,00.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/NewsRoom/PressReleases/120209.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:18:56 +0000 http://senatepress.net/sen-lester-jackson-champions-veterans-legislative-package.html 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 [...] Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:16:35 +0000 http://senatepress.net/sen-albers-elected-to-serve-on-board-of-directors-of-the-world-chamber-of-commerce.html 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 [...] Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:01:20 +0000 http://senatepress.net/sen-barry-loudermilk-honors-courageous-filmmakers.html 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 [...] Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:37 +0000 http://www.house-press.com/?p=2558 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 [...] Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:40:49 +0000 http://www.house-press.com/?p=2565 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 [...] Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:36:14 +0000 http://www.house-press.com/?p=2580 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 [...]