ATLANTA (January 23, 2017) | Sen. Blake Tillery (R – Vidalia) recognized DeAnna Johnson, Miss Georgia USA 2017, with Senate Resolution 17 in the chamber on Monday, January 23, 2017. Continue reading “Sen. Blake Tillery Recognizes Miss Georgia USA 2017”
Bill to Maximize Lottery Returns for Pre-K and HOPE, Caucus Priority No. 5, Filed Monday
ATLANTA (January 23, 2017) | Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Senate Majority Leader Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) announce the filing of legislation that will ensure pre-K and higher-education for children and young adults is funded at the highest possible level. Senate Bill 5, the fifth of the Senate Republican Caucus’ six legislative priorities, will raise Lottery returns to the state’s pre-K and HOPE programs. Continue reading “Bill to Maximize Lottery Returns for Pre-K and HOPE, Caucus Priority No. 5, Filed Monday”
Sen. Harold Jones II to Serve as Chief Deputy Whip
ATLANTA (January 20, 2017) | Sen. Harold Jones II (D – Augusta), was recently appointed by Democratic Whip Sen. Vincent Fort to serve as Chief Deputy Whip for the Democratic Caucus. Continue reading “Sen. Harold Jones II to Serve as Chief Deputy Whip”
Sen. Gooch Receives 2016 Legislator of the Year Award
ATLANTA (January 19, 2017) | Sen. Steve Gooch (R– Dahlonega) was named as a ‘2016 Legislator of the Year’ by InsiderAdvantage and James Magazine during their “2016 Influential Georgians” reception on Wednesday. Continue reading “Sen. Gooch Receives 2016 Legislator of the Year Award”
Senator Ed Harbison Hosts International Military Students at the State Capitol
ATLANTA (January 17, 2017) | Sen. Ed Harbison (D – Columbus) hosted a group of students from the International Military Student Office (IMSO), located in Ft. Benning, Georgia, on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. He was joined by Sen. Matt Brass (R – Newnan), Sen. Gail Davenport (D – Jonesboro) and Sen. Michael Williams (R – Cumming). Continue reading “Senator Ed Harbison Hosts International Military Students at the State Capitol”