Sen. David Shafer Honors He Beom Kim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta

shaferATLANTA (January 28, 2014)  |  Sen. David Shafer ( R – Duluth) presented Senate Resolution 798 today to He Beom Kim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta. The resolution honors the Republic of Korea as one of the strongest allies and trading partners of the United States, and also acknowledges the many contributions of the Korean American community both in Georgia and nationwide.

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Counties to Receive Forestland Protection Act Grant Reimbursements

ATLANTA (January 27, 2014) | Governor Nathan Deal’s annual State of the State Address laid out the plans for the Amended Fiscal Year 2014 budget to incorporate $25.6 million for Forestland Protection Grant reimbursements including $14.5 for school systems.  These grants provide local governments with funds necessary to maintain key local services and quality schools while also preserving the state’s crucial natural resources.  Continue reading “Counties to Receive Forestland Protection Act Grant Reimbursements”