Official Press Releases
By State Sen. Greg Goggans
ATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2010) – As we near completion of the 2010 General Assembly’s first week, it is a pleasure to continue working on behalf of my constituents in the 7th District and the entire state of Georgia. With the start of each new session, I look forward to seeing my friends and colleagues in the Senate as we share a common bond of working diligently for the citizens of Georgia. Continue reading “South Georgia at the State Capitol”
ATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2010) – Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, made the following statement today following Gov. Perdue’s announcement on the State Transportation Plan:
ATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2010) – Yesterday, State Senator Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr. (D–Lithonia) addressed a coalition of the blind and deaf community about funding regarding the 2007 legislation, SB 49. The bill, signed by the governor, transferred the deaf-blind community services from the Division of Rehabilitation Services to the Department of Labor to allow for better access to critical resources.
Continue reading “Sen. Ramsey Speaks with Members of Georgia Council of the Blind”
ATLANTA- (Jan. 13, 2010) – Sen. Preston Smith (R-Rome) introduced the Volunteer Emergency Assistance Bill (SB 315) which allows out of state licensed emergency personnel to assist the state in the event of a disaster. It seeks to ensure organization and rapid medical attention during a disaster.
Continue reading “Senator Preston Smith Introduces Volunteer Emergency Assistance Bill”
ATLANTA (Jan. 13, 2010) – Today, State Senator Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr. (D–Lithonia) was selected for several leadership roles at the state capitol. He was appointed to the Senate Judiciary Committee, selected as a member of the State Workforce Investment Board, under the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development. He was also appointed to serve on the Georgia World Congress Center Authority Oversight Committee. Continue reading “Sen. Ramsey Selected for Several Leadership Roles at Capitol”