ATLANTA (November 8, 2016) | Sen. Ed Harbison (D – Columbus) was chosen to present medals to 17 Georgia veterans and their families who were inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 5, in Columbus, Georgia. Sen. Harbison was inducted to the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame in 2014. Continue reading “Sen. Ed Harbison Honors Fellow Veterans at Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame Induction”
Sen. Larry Walker Commends State Board of Education for Eliminating End of Course Testing
ATLANTA (November 4, 2016) | Sen. Larry Walker (R- Perry) commends the State Board of Education for its decision to eliminate Georgia Milestones End-of-Course tests for students who receive post-secondary credit through dual enrollment, a recommendation made by State Superintendent Richard Woods. This decision follows the passage of Senate Bill 364, sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Tippins (R- Marietta), during the 2015 legislative session. Continue reading “Sen. Larry Walker Commends State Board of Education for Eliminating End of Course Testing”
Sen. Renee Unterman Hosts Press Conference to Discuss Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
ATLANTA (October 27, 2016) | Sen. Renee Unterman (R– Buford), along with Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D – Decatur) and several other key stakeholders, hosted a press conference to discuss the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund. Continue reading “Sen. Renee Unterman Hosts Press Conference to Discuss Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund”
Sen. Michael Rhett Helped Raise Money for Wildlife Action Georgia
ATLANTA (October 26, 2016) | Sen. Michael Rhett (D – Marietta) attended the first Promenade on the Pond event on Saturday, October 22. The square dancing event was the first of its kind for Wildlife Action Georgia and helped raise over $4,000 in funds to go towards education initiatives for the group. Continue reading “Sen. Michael Rhett Helped Raise Money for Wildlife Action Georgia”
Job Creators Network Bring Back Small Business Tour
ATLANTA (October 20, 2016) | Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) along with the Job Creators Network (JCN) held a Bring Small Businesses Back event in Georgia earlier today, receiving support from Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. Continue reading “Job Creators Network Bring Back Small Business Tour”