ATLANTA (January 11, 2019) |Senator-elect Sheikh Rahman will hold a special swearing-in ceremony on the first day of the 2019 Legislative Session, Monday, January 14th. Senator-elect Rahman will be the first Muslim state senator and will hold a ceremony with various religious leaders as he is sworn in to his first term in the Georgia legislature. Continue reading “Senator-Elect Sheikh Rahman to Hold Special Swearing-In Ceremony”
Senator Steve Gooch Pre-Files Broadband Legislation
ATLANTA (January 10, 2019) | On December 21, 2018, Senator Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) pre-filed Senate Bill 2 which would authorize Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) to deploy broadband services throughout Georgia. This legislation is one of three bills Sen. Gooch will introduce this year to address the deployment of broadband and 5G technology. Continue reading “Senator Steve Gooch Pre-Files Broadband Legislation”
Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller Named One of the 100 Most Influential Georgians
ATLANTA (January 10, 2019) | Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville) was recently named one of Georgia Trend magazine’s 100 Most Influential Georgians of 2019. Georgia Trend highlighted Sen. Miller’s years of experience and leadership in the Georgia Senate. Continue reading “Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller Named One of the 100 Most Influential Georgians”
Senator Steve Gooch Honored as One of the 100 Most Influential Georgians
ATLANTA (January 8, 2019) | Georgia Trend magazine recently announced that Senator Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) has been honored as one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians of 2019. Sen. Gooch, who serves as Majority Whip, is recognized for his leadership in the Georgia Senate and his efforts to expand broadband access throughout the state, specifically rural areas. Continue reading “Senator Steve Gooch Honored as One of the 100 Most Influential Georgians”
Senate Study Committee on Service Animals Adopts Recommendations
ATLANTA (January 8, 2019) | Last month, Senator Renee Unterman (R – Buford) and members of the Senate Study Committee on Service Animals for Physically or Mentally Impaired Persons adopted committee recommendations. Continue reading “Senate Study Committee on Service Animals Adopts Recommendations”