ATLANTA (June 20, 2013) – Sen. Hardie Davis (D- Augusta) served as a panelist for an engaging discussion on both Augusta’s and Georgia’s homeless population, and also the area social service agencies dedicated to providing these individuals with much needed assistance. Entitled Homelessness in Georgia: Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going, the panel was an integral part of the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s “Journey of Community” event. The primary focus of the week-long “Journey of Community” event is using art as a catalyst for social change. Continue reading “Sen. Hardie Davis Speaks Out on Augusta’s Homeless Population During “Journey of Community” Panel”
Senate Minority Leader Steve Henson Named “Technology Legislator of the Year” by the TAG
ATLANTA (June 19, 2013) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, has awarded Senate Minority Leader Steve Henson (D-Tucker) with the 2013 Technology Legislator of the Year Award. This is given annually to lawmakers who demonstrate superior support and understanding of Georgia’s technology issues and industry. Continue reading “Senate Minority Leader Steve Henson Named “Technology Legislator of the Year” by the TAG”
Sen. Ligon to Participate in Panel Discussion Confronting Common Core Curriculum Standards
ATLANTA (June 19, 2013) – Sen. William Ligon (R-Brunswick), the sponsor of legislation to withdraw Georgia from its participation in the Common Core State Standards Initiative and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) testing consortium, will participate in back-to-back “Confronting the Common Core” events open to the public this Friday night and again on Saturday morning. Continue reading “Sen. Ligon to Participate in Panel Discussion Confronting Common Core Curriculum Standards”
Women, Peace, and Security in Action: Advancing Women’s Global Leadership
Women U.S. state legislators meet with women parliamentarians from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Morocco and Tunisia in Ankara, Turkey to advance women’s leadership in conflict affected areas.
ANKARA, TURKEY (June 18, 2013) – Senator Nan Orrock participated in an international exchange from May 27-May 31 as a member of a delegation of U.S. women legislators in the Women Legislators’ Lobby (WiLL) network, a program of Women’s Action for New Directions (WAND). Through WAND’s joint program with the EastWest Institute’s Parliamentarians Network for Conflict Prevention, U.S. legislators and women parliamentarians from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Morocco, Tunisia, and Turkey gathered in Ankara for a peer-to-peer exchange focused on promoting women as agents of change in political life, conflict prevention, and peace-building. Continue reading “Women, Peace, and Security in Action: Advancing Women’s Global Leadership”
Sen. Josh McKoon Fights to Reinstate Wrestling as a Core Sport of the Summer Olympic Games
ATLANTA (June 17, 2013) – Senator Josh McKoon (R- Columbus) presented adopted Senate Resolution 523 to urge the International Olympic Committee to reinstate wrestling as a core sport of the Summer Olympic Games to Anthony Flatt, Chairman of Team Georgia USA Wrestling. Sen. McKoon also received a certificate from The University of Georgia’s wrestling coach Drew Craver for his legislative action and involvement. Continue reading “Sen. Josh McKoon Fights to Reinstate Wrestling as a Core Sport of the Summer Olympic Games”