ATLANTA (Nov. 9, 2009) – State Senator Ed Tarver (D – Augusta) announced his resignation from the Georgia State Senate, effective 12 noon on November 9. On November 6, the full United States Senate confirmed Sen. Tarver to become the next United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. (more…)
By: State Sen. Greg Goggans
ATLANTA (November 6, 2009) –
Taxes and the Business Climate
A very important determinant of a business deciding to locate or expand is the business “climate” of the state. That is, how does a state stack up against other states in key areas that determine the cost of doing business and the ability to make a profit. (more…)
ATLANTA (Nov. 3, 2009) – State Senator Jim Butterworth (R-Clarkesville) held a government collaboration summit with city and county leaders last week in Habersham County. The meeting served as a forum to discuss how to improve their partnership as well as the need to serve constituents with results-oriented solutions. (more…)
ATLANTA (Nov. 2, 2009) – State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) testified in the Georgia State Capitol before members of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s Domestic Policy Subcommittee, which included Chairman Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), Rep. David Scott (D-Georgia) and Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-Georgia). Fort spoke about Atlanta’s soaring foreclosure rates and the negative influence predatory lending has had on Atlanta neighborhoods.