ATLANTA (July 29, 2013) – Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) volunteered for two days last week to build a playground at the Riverdale Regional Park. The City of Riverdale and KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit organization fighting childhood obesity by providing a healthy environment for children to play, partnered through a grant to build a new playground. Continue reading “Sen. Valencia Seay Builds Playground for Riverdale Regional Park”
Sen. Unterman Tours Rural Georgia Public Health Care Facilities
ATLANTA (July 26, 2013) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R –Buford), chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, recently participated in an extensive four-day tour to examine the unique challenges facing Georgia’s rural health care network. Continue reading “Sen. Unterman Tours Rural Georgia Public Health Care Facilities”
Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education Names Sen. Lindsey Tippins Policy Maker of the Year
ATLANTA (July 24, 2013) – The Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE) named Sen. Lindsey Tippins (R-Marietta) the 2013 Policy Maker of the Year. This award is given annually to legislators who have made a significant contribution to career, technical, and agricultural education (CTAE). Continue reading “Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education Names Sen. Lindsey Tippins Policy Maker of the Year”
Senator Tolleson Attends National Institute on Energy
ATLANTA (July 23, 2012) – State Senator Ross Tolleson (R-Perry) recently attended the 2013 Legislative Energy Horizon Institute in Richland, Wash. Legislators from across the nation were invited to further their education of North America’s energy infrastructures and delivery systems. Continue reading “Senator Tolleson Attends National Institute on Energy”
Sen. Staton Provides Update on Improvements to Georgia ID/License Renewal Process
ATLANTA (July 19, 2013) – In light of the new licensing and identification requirements implemented by the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services (DDS) last year, Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon) is providing his constituents with a necessary update on four critical operational changes that have gone into effect as of June 1, 2013. Continue reading “Sen. Staton Provides Update on Improvements to Georgia ID/License Renewal Process”