Georgia Southern University Student Nurses Remembered at Georgia State Capitol

011116_NursesMemorialATLANTA (January 11, 2016)  |  A memorial ceremony was held today at the Georgia State Capitol in remembrance of five student nurses from Georgia Southern University who were killed in a tragic car accident in April 2015 near Savannah. The students were en route to their final clinical rotation of the school year when a tractor-trailer crashed into the two SUV’s carrying the women. Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford) welcomed attendees to the ceremony, which featured remarks from the Honorable Gov. Nathan Deal, First Lady Sandra Deal and Lt. Governor Casey Cagle.  Continue reading “Georgia Southern University Student Nurses Remembered at Georgia State Capitol”

Sen. Charlie Bethel Named to Georgia Trend’s “Most Influential” List

ATLANTA (January 11, 2016)  |  Sen. Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton) has been named to Georgia Trend magazine’s “100 Most Influential Georgians” list. This year’s honorees have been recognized for making significant contributions to the state that positively impacted Georgia citizens. The full list appears in the January 2016 issue of Georgia TrendContinue reading “Sen. Charlie Bethel Named to Georgia Trend’s “Most Influential” List”

Sen. Jeff Mullis Named to Georgia Trend’s “Most Influential” List

ATLANTA (January 6, 2016)  |  Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) has been named to Georgia Trend magazine’s “100 Most Influential Georgians” list for the tenth consecutive year. The list highlights individuals who have made significant contributions to the state and positively impacted the lives of Georgians. The full list appears in the January 2016 issue of Georgia TrendContinue reading “Sen. Jeff Mullis Named to Georgia Trend’s “Most Influential” List”

Memorial Ceremony to be Held for Georgia Southern University Student Nurses

ATLANTA (January 5, 2016)  |  Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford) invites the media to attend a memorial ceremony for the five student nurses who were killed in a car accident in April 2015. The Georgia Southern University students were en route to Savannah for their final clinical rotation of the school year when a tractor-trailer crashed into the two SUV’s carrying the women. Continue reading “Memorial Ceremony to be Held for Georgia Southern University Student Nurses”

Sen. Brandon Beach Named One of Georgia’s Most Influential People

20130328SD_9619 croppedATLANTA (January 5, 2016)  |  Georgia Trend Magazine recently named Sen. Brandon Beach (R – Alpharetta) to its Power List of “100 Most Influential Georgians.” The list also includes other prominent government officials, CEOs and celebrities. Individuals on the list have accomplished something significant for the state and have had a positive impact on the daily livelihood of all Georgians.  Continue reading “Sen. Brandon Beach Named One of Georgia’s Most Influential People”