ATLANTA (February 7, 2017) | Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R – Duluth) along with representatives from the Georgia Bankers Association, Community Bankers Association, Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, and Members First Credit Union, as well as United Way, Operation Hope, and Urban Asset Builders held a press conference to introduce the “Save Earn Win Act” today. Continue reading “Sen. Shafer Introduces “Save Earn Win Act””
Military Scholarships Available for Young Georgia Leaders
ATLANTA (February 7, 2017) | Georgia legislators, including Sen. William Ligon (R – Brunswick), have been asked by the University of North Georgia (UNG) to nominate promising young leaders for the Georgia Military Scholarships. Continue reading “Military Scholarships Available for Young Georgia Leaders”
Sen. Harold Jones II Introduces Senate Bill 105
ATLANTA (February 7, 2017) | Sen. Harold Jones II (D – Augusta) introduced legislation last week which seeks to change the punishment and sentencing structure for the possession of marijuana. Continue reading “Sen. Harold Jones II Introduces Senate Bill 105”
Sen. Butch Miller Honors Dallas Gay
ATLANTA (February 3, 2017) | Sen. Butch Miller (R – Gainesville) honored the career of Dallas Gay with the presentation of Senate Resolution 13 in the Senate yesterday. Continue reading “Sen. Butch Miller Honors Dallas Gay”
Sen. Burt Jones Hosts Fourth Annual Jackson-Butts County Day at the Georgia State Capitol
ATLANTA (February 1, 2017) | Sen. Burt Jones (R- Jackson) welcomed local elected officials and constituents to the Georgia State Capitol in celebration of Jackson-Butts County Day today. Sen. Jones sponsored Senate Resolution 46 which proclaims February 1, 2017 Jackson-Butts County Day and commends Jackson-Butts County for its unique culture, tradition and storied place in Georgia’s history. Continue reading “Sen. Burt Jones Hosts Fourth Annual Jackson-Butts County Day at the Georgia State Capitol”