ATLANTA (August 10, 2016) | Sen. Larry Walker III (R – Perry) attended the 2016 Ag Issues Summit on Tuesday, August 9, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Committee members from the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives, several agency commissioners and other stakeholders were present. Continue reading “Sen. Larry Walker Attends 2016 Ag Issues Summit”
Sen. Michael Rhett Appointed to Study Committee
ATLANTA (August 10, 2016) | Lt. Governor Casey Cagle selected Sen. Michael Rhett (D- Marietta) to serve as Vice Chair of the Premium Assistance Program Senate Study Committee on Tuesday. Continue reading “Sen. Michael Rhett Appointed to Study Committee”
Sen. Renee Unterman Attends Fighting Hunger in America Luncheon
ATLANTA (August 8, 2016) | Sen. Renee Unterman (R– Buford), co-founder of the National Conference of State Legislature Hunger Partnership in 2010, co-chaired the Fighting Hunger in America luncheon on August 8, 2016. The event was held during the NCSL Legislative Summit in Chicago and over 400 legislators attended the luncheon. Continue reading “Sen. Renee Unterman Attends Fighting Hunger in America Luncheon”
Sen. P.K. Martin Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” Award
ATLANTA (August 3, 2016) | Sen. P.K. Martin (R – Lawrenceville) received a “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” award from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) for his work during the 2015 – 2016 legislative sessions. The award was presented to Sen. Martin during the Lawrenceville City Council meeting on Monday, August 1. State legislators who most actively support GMA’s initiatives and goals are given this award at the end of every two-year legislative term. Continue reading “Sen. P.K. Martin Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” Award”
Lt. Governor Cagle Hosts Inaugural GA CATT Apprenticeship Signing Ceremony
(ATLANTA)- Lt. Governor Casey Cagle hosted the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT) Program signing ceremony. Eight Coweta County manufacturers signed their apprenticeship acceptance letter as with ten incoming high school sophomores who are part of the inaugural GA CATT class of Industrial Mechanics apprentices. This event was held to recognize the importance of workforce development through the GA CATT program, the first of its kind in the United States. Continue reading “Lt. Governor Cagle Hosts Inaugural GA CATT Apprenticeship Signing Ceremony”