ATLANTA (February 3, 2012) – Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) welcomed Rev. Don Battle, Pastor of Divine Faith Ministries International, to serve as the Chaplain of the Day on February 2, 2012, in the State Senate.
ATLANTA (February 2, 2012) – Senate Bill 227, sponsored by Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville), passed the Georgia Senate today with a 42-11 vote. If enacted, this bill will allow home-school intent and attendance records to be filed electronically with the Georgia Department of Education.
ATLANTA (February 2, 2012) – Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) authored Senate Resolution 649 to honor Ms. Shekema Silveri, a constituent from Clayton County who received the 2011 Milken Educator Award.
By Sen. Jesse Stone
The 10th legislative day kicked off to a bustling start with the unanimous passage of my Senate Bill 117. With a vote of 51-0, the Homestead Exemption passed the Senate. With so many Georgians still shouldering the financial burden of job losses and medical expenses, it is time for them to receive some hope. SB 117 offers this hope to many families who might have otherwise lost their homes. By increasing the exemptions qualified during the bankruptcy procedure, homeowners can retain more equity in their property.
ATLANTA (February 2, 2012) – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Sen. Tim Golden (R-Valdosta) welcomed Reverend Franklin J. Richards II, Pastor at Second Harvest of South Georgia, to serve as the Chaplain of the Day on February 1, 2012 in the State Senate.