ATLANTA (September 18, 2013) – Senator Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) has been re-elected Vice Chair of the Economic Development, Transportation and Cultural Affairs Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC). Elections were held at the 67th Annual Meeting of the SLC in Mobile, AL; where over 1,000 legislators, staff and guests gathered to foster cooperation and share best practices among its member states. Continue reading “Sen. Jeff Mullis Re-Elected Vice Chair of Southern Leadership Conference Standing Committee”
Juvenile Justice Reform is Strong Public Safety and Fiscal Policy
By: Senator Renee Unterman (R – Buford)
Building on the success of the criminal justice system reforms in 2012, Gov. Nathan Deal and the General Assembly this year tackled a significant and positive reform of our state’s Juvenile Justice System that will save tax dollars and improve public safety. Continue reading “Juvenile Justice Reform is Strong Public Safety and Fiscal Policy”
Sen. Curt Thompson Appointed to Citizens Project Selection Committee of Gwinnett County
ATLANTA, GA (September 11, 2013) – Sen. Curt Thompson (D-Tucker) was selected to be a member of the Citizens Project Selection Committee (CPSC) of Gwinnett County during an organizational meeting by peer groups on Aug. 26th. Continue reading “Sen. Curt Thompson Appointed to Citizens Project Selection Committee of Gwinnett County”
Sen. Albers Honors Childhood Cancer Patients and Families at Georgia State Capitol
ATLANTA (September 10, 2013) – Senator John Albers (R –Roswell) recognized several families with children undergoing cancer treatment as part of Child Cancer Awareness Month on Tuesday, September 10 at the Georgia State Capitol. In addition to a senate resolution presented by Senator Albers, the families were honored with a proclamation by Governor Nathan Deal. Continue reading “Sen. Albers Honors Childhood Cancer Patients and Families at Georgia State Capitol”
Sen. Charlie Bethel Participates in Business, Trade and Tourism Mission to Asia
ATLANTA (September 5, 2013) – Senator Charlie Bethel (R – Dalton) has returned from a nine-day business, trade and tourism mission to Asia led by Governor Nathan Deal on which Sen. Bethel served as an official delegate appointed by the Governor. From August 22 – 30, a group of business leaders and elected officials from Georgia traveled in China and Japan to strengthen existing ties and explore new investment opportunities between Georgia and these important Asian nations. Continue reading “Sen. Charlie Bethel Participates in Business, Trade and Tourism Mission to Asia”