ATLANTA (May 16, 2014) | State Senator Nan Grogan Orrock (D-Atlanta) joined Rep. Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta), Rep. Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta), and Rep. Simone Bell (D-Atlanta) in a meeting with Congressman David Scott (D-GA13) to present him with a letter signed by twenty-two Georgia women legislators. In the letter the delegation asked Congressman Scott to lend his support to sensible reductions in wasteful Pentagon spending and an increase in Pentagon accountability. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock Leads Push For Reasonable Pentagon Spending Cuts”
Sen. Jeff Mullis Announces New Tax Incentives for Local Amusement Park
ATLANTA (May 12, 2014) | Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) is proud to announce that as of April 18, 2014, the South’s favorite family amusement park – Lake Winnepesaukah of Rossville – is the first tourism destination approved for a tax incentive under the Georgia Tourism Development Act. With the addition of their $5 million new water park expansion, SOAK YA, Lake Winnepesaukah is helping Georgia continue to both draw new visitors and keep familiar ones returning. The ten year agreement involves a partial sales tax refund for Lake Winnepesaukah on the increased revenues due to the addition of SOAK YA Water Park in 2013. Continue reading “Sen. Jeff Mullis Announces New Tax Incentives for Local Amusement Park”
Mercer University Confers Honorary Doctor of Humanities Degree on Sen. Cecil Staton
ATLANTA (May 10, 2014) | In recognition of 10 years of public service and dedication to higher education in Georgia, Mercer President William Underwood conferred an Honorary Doctor of Humanities degree on Sen. Cecil Staton (R – Macon) during Mercer University’s Commencement Ceremony in Macon on May 10, 2014. Continue reading “Mercer University Confers Honorary Doctor of Humanities Degree on Sen. Cecil Staton”
Sen. Chuck Hufstetler Selected to Serve on Policy Advisory Group of the Georgia Collaborative on Integrated Care
ATLANTA (May 7, 2014) | Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R- Rome) has accepted an offer to participate as a member of the Policy Advisory Group (PAG) of the Georgia Collaborative on Integrated Care. The Collaborative is co-chaired by Jason Bearden, CEO of Highland Rivers Health and Dr. Peter Buckley, Dean of the Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University. Continue reading “Sen. Chuck Hufstetler Selected to Serve on Policy Advisory Group of the Georgia Collaborative on Integrated Care”
Governor Signs Bill That Helps Disabled Georgians Access Special Parking And Removes Firefighter License Renewal Fees
ATLANTA (May 2, 2014) | Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 298 into law on April 24th. Continue reading “Governor Signs Bill That Helps Disabled Georgians Access Special Parking And Removes Firefighter License Renewal Fees”