ATLANTA (June 30, 2016) | Sen. Vincent Fort (D – Atlanta) released the following statement following today’s MARTA Oversight Committee meeting: Continue reading “Sen. Vincent Fort: “I Will Continue to Push for MARTA Operation of Atlanta Streetcar””
Sen. Shafer Commends Zack Leitz for The Backpack Project
ATLANTA (June 28, 2016) | Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R – Duluth) today commended Zack Leitz for his efforts to provide backpacks to the homeless through The Backpack Project. Zack started the nonprofit organization based in Athens, Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Shafer Commends Zack Leitz for The Backpack Project”
Sen. Albers’ Son Ryan Earns His Eagle Scout
ATLANTA (June 24, 2016) | Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) is very proud to announce that his youngest son, Ryan Albers, achieved rank of Eagle Scout. Continue reading “Sen. Albers’ Son Ryan Earns His Eagle Scout”
Georgia Arts Standards Commission Selection Committee Selects Sculptor for Martin Luther King Jr. Statue
ATLANTA (June 23, 2016) | Sen. Ed Harbison (D – Columbus) was a member of the Georgia Arts Standards Commission Selection Committee tasked with selecting the sculptor who will erect a statue of Martin Luther King Jr. on Capitol grounds. After a thorough search, the Committee announced Martin C. Dawe as the projects’ sculptor. Continue reading “Georgia Arts Standards Commission Selection Committee Selects Sculptor for Martin Luther King Jr. Statue”
Two Transit Awards Announced for Gwinnett County
ATLANTA (June 20, 2016) | On Wednesday, Governor Nathan Deal and State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) Executive Director Chris Tomlinson announced $75 million in state funding for 11 transit projects throughout the state. Funding will be administered through SRTA and the GO! Transit Capital Program. Two of these projects were awarded for Gwinnett County. Continue reading “Two Transit Awards Announced for Gwinnett County”