ATLANTA (August 5, 2013) – Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) recently sent a letter to Attorney General Sam Olens calling for an investigation of the circumstances surrounding missing East Point documents. Continue reading “Sen. Fort Calls on AG to Investigate Missing East Point Documents”
Sen. Ligon Releases Comparisons Between Common Core Curriculum Standards and Previous Georgia Performance Standards
ATLANTA (August 5, 2013) – Sen. William Ligon (R-Brunswick) released two reports today, one regarding math and the other on English language arts, which compare the Common Core Standards to Georgia’s previous Performance Standards. The independent analysis on the math standards was provided by Dr. Mary Kay Bacallao, a 25-year veteran of math instruction who teaches mathematics and science education at Mercer University’s Tift College. Dr. Sandra Stotsky, Professor Emerita of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas and a former member of the Common Core Validation Committee, provided the analysis on the English language arts standards. Continue reading “Sen. Ligon Releases Comparisons Between Common Core Curriculum Standards and Previous Georgia Performance Standards”
Sen. Unterman Holds Press Conference for Thrombosis Awareness Month
ATLANTA (August 2, 2013) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford), chairwoman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, held a press conference today to announce the month of September as Thrombosis Awareness Month. During the 2013 Legislative Session, Sen. Unterman sponsored Senate Resolution 133 to make this month a reality. Continue reading “Sen. Unterman Holds Press Conference for Thrombosis Awareness Month”
Sen. Unterman Appointed to Governor’s Office for Children and Families Advisory Board
ATLANTA (August 1, 2013) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R- Buford) was appointed to the Governor’s Office for Children Families Advisory Board on Thursday, August 1, 2013 in a swearing-in ceremony held by Governor Nathan Deal. Continue reading “Sen. Unterman Appointed to Governor’s Office for Children and Families Advisory Board”
Sen. James Joins ZERO Waste Coalition for “Moving from Green to ZERO” Land Dedication and Groundbreaking Ceremony
ATLANTA (July 29, 2013) – State Senator Donzella James (D-Atlanta) recently attended a land dedication and groundbreaking ceremony for Ben Hill Villa Estates, a green and energy efficient neighborhood in College Park, GA. She was joined by members of the ZERO Waste Coalition as well as officials from VH II Homes LLC, builder of Ben Hill Villa Estates, and Green SHADES Foundation. Continue reading “Sen. James Joins ZERO Waste Coalition for “Moving from Green to ZERO” Land Dedication and Groundbreaking Ceremony”