Counties to Receive Forestland Protection Act Grant Reimbursements

ATLANTA (January 27, 2014) | Governor Nathan Deal’s annual State of the State Address laid out the plans for the Amended Fiscal Year 2014 budget to incorporate $25.6 million for Forestland Protection Grant reimbursements including $14.5 for school systems.  These grants provide local governments with funds necessary to maintain key local services and quality schools while also preserving the state’s crucial natural resources.  Continue reading “Counties to Receive Forestland Protection Act Grant Reimbursements”

Sen. Vincent Fort Introduces Legislation to Give Teachers More Health Benefit Options

ATLANTA (January 24, 2014) | Today, Sen. Vincent Fort (D- Atlanta) introduced legislation that would provide at least two healthcare provider options for teachers. Senate Bill 328 would require the Board of Community Health to consistently provide teachers and state employees with at least two health care vendors. Continue reading “Sen. Vincent Fort Introduces Legislation to Give Teachers More Health Benefit Options”

Sen. Jeff Mullis Named as one of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential People

ATLANTA (January 21, 2014) | Georgia Trend Magazine recently named Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) to its Power List of “100 Most Influential Georgians.” This is the sixth consecutive year in which the magazine has honored Sen. Mullis. Individuals on the list have accomplished something significant for the state and have had a positive impact on the livelihood of all Georgians in one way or another.

“It is a great honor to be named to such a prestigious list. I am humbled to be included among the many community and state leaders who are working diligently to make Georgia the greatest state in our nation,” says Sen. Mullis. “I look forward to leveraging my position to further advance the issues facing my constituents, since they are always my primary focus.”

Sen. Mullis was first elected to the State Senate in 2000 and currently serves as chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. He is the past chair of the Senate Transportation and Economic Development committees. Sen. Mullis lives in Chickamauga with his wife Teresa and has three children.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2014

Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Director
jennifer.yarber@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028