Sen. P.K. Martin Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” Award

Left to right: Kuhl Martin, Amanda Martin, Charlotte Martin, Sen. P.K. Martin, GMA Governmental Relations Associate Michael McPherson and Lawrenceville Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson.
Left to right: Kuhl Martin, Amanda Martin, Charlotte Martin, Sen. P.K. Martin, GMA Governmental Relations Associate Michael McPherson and Lawrenceville Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson.

ATLANTA (August 3, 2016)  | Sen. P.K. Martin (R – Lawrenceville) received a “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” award from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) for his work during the 2015 – 2016 legislative sessions. The award was presented to Sen. Martin during the Lawrenceville City Council meeting on Monday, August 1. State legislators who most actively support GMA’s initiatives and goals are given this award at the end of every two-year legislative term. Continue reading “Sen. P.K. Martin Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” Award”

Lt. Governor Cagle Hosts Inaugural GA CATT Apprenticeship Signing Ceremony

LG CATT ceremony(ATLANTA)- Lt. Governor Casey Cagle hosted the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT) Program signing ceremony. Eight Coweta County manufacturers signed their apprenticeship acceptance letter as with ten incoming high school sophomores who are part of the inaugural GA CATT class of Industrial Mechanics apprentices. This event was held to recognize the importance of workforce development through the GA CATT program, the first of its kind in the United States.  Continue reading “Lt. Governor Cagle Hosts Inaugural GA CATT Apprenticeship Signing Ceremony”

Sen. Larry Walker III Attends VECTR Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

From left: Sen. Frank Ginn, Sen. Larry Walker III, Regent Larry Walker Jr., Sen. John Kennedy
From left: Sen. Frank Ginn, Sen. Larry Walker III, Regent Larry Walker Jr., Sen. John Kennedy

ATLANTA (August 2, 2016) | Sen. Larry Walker III (R – Perry) attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center (VECTR) in Warner Robins today. Several stakeholders and members were also in attendance for the ceremony. Continue reading “Sen. Larry Walker III Attends VECTR Ribbon Cutting Ceremony”

Sen. JaNice VanNess Encourages Students to Apply for Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

ATLANTA (August 2, 2016) | Monday, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced he is seeking students enrolled in public middle and high schools throughout Georgia to serve on his 2016 Student Advisory Council. Students will attend several meetings with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impacts of state policies on schools. Sen. VanNess (R – Conyers) is encouraging any and all eligible students to apply for the Council. Continue reading “Sen. JaNice VanNess Encourages Students to Apply for Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council”