ATLANTA (September 17, 2014) | Senator John Wilkinson (R- Toccoa) honored Dystonia Awareness Day at the Capitol today, September 17, 2014. Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, often resulting in painful and debilitating body positions for the victim. Continue reading “Sen. John Wilkinson Brings Awareness to Dystonia at the State Capitol”
Rep. Jay Roberts and Sen. Charlie Bethel to Co-Chair High School Athletics Overview Committee
ATLANTA (September 12, 2014) | Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Speaker David Ralston have announced their respective appointments to the High School Athletics Overview Committee. The joint committee was created pursuant to Senate Bill 288, passed during the 2014 legislative session, and is tasked with regularly reviewing the operations of Georgia’s high school athletic association. Rep. Jay Roberts (R – Ocilla) and Sen. Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton) and will serve as committee co-chairs. Continue reading “Rep. Jay Roberts and Sen. Charlie Bethel to Co-Chair High School Athletics Overview Committee”
Sen. John Albers Condemns the Fulton County Commission for Irresponsible Actions
ATLANTA (September 8, 2014) | Last week Fulton County commissioners passed a resolution urging Sheriff Ted Jackson to stop cooperating with federal immigration authorities under a variety of conditions. Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) strongly condemns the Fulton County Commission for their irresponsible actions.
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Medical Cannabis Study Committee to Hold Next Meeting
ATLANTA – The Joint Study Committee on Prescription of Medical Cannabis for Serious Medical Conditions will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mercer University in Macon. Continue reading “Medical Cannabis Study Committee to Hold Next Meeting”
Sen. Burt Jones Named to UGA’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2014
ATLANTA (September 5, 2014) | Senator Burt Jones (R- Jackson) was recently named to the University of Georgia’s (UGA) 40 Under 40 Class of 2014 by the UGA Alumni Association. Continue reading “Sen. Burt Jones Named to UGA’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2014”