ATLANTA (February 1, 2012) – The Georgia Senate today passed SB 302 with a vote of 45 to 5, showing tremendous bipartisan support for the measure. Sponsored by Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon), this legislation increases the amount of bonding authority for the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority (GAHEFA) from $300 to $500 million.
ATLANTA (January 27, 2012) – Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon) was recently named Legislator of the Year by Georgia Bio, an organization dedicated to advancing the life sciences industry in Georgia. Sen. Staton was honored Thursday evening at the Annual Georgia Bio Awards Dinner at the Fox Theater in Atlanta.
ATLANTA (January 24, 2012) – Senate Majority Whip Cecil Staton, (R-Macon) along with Governor Nathan Deal and several other elected officials, hosted 3rd graders from the Stratford Academy today to provide students with a first-hand look at the legislative process.
MACON (November 8, 2010) – State Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon) will serve as the new Senate Majority Whip for the 2011 General Assembly, one of the highest ranking positions in the chamber. Staton was elected to this important leadership seat Friday by the State Senate Majority during the Republican caucus elections held in Macon. (more…)
MACON, GA (October 22, 2010) –. The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), a leading technology industry association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state’s technology industry, announced Friday State Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon) was named the 2010 TAG Legislator of the Year. (more…)