Official Press Releases
By Chip Pearson
DAWSONVILLE (December 6, 2010) – Amid some of the most flagrant abuses of the federal government in our country’s history, the Tea Party movement has emerged to give voice to Americans’ frustration with Washington. It has energized thousands of voters to respond to out of control government spending and encroachment on American liberty.
Continue reading “Tea Time: Testing the GOP and Citizens’ Resolve”
ATLANTA (Dec. 6, 2010) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) will be honored by the Progressive States Network with the 2010 State Progressive Leader Award. Orrock will be presented with this award at the Legislative Leadership Retreat in Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 7 for her ongoing exemplary public service and vision across the progressive community. Continue reading “Sen. Orrock to be Honored by Progressive States Network”
ATLANTA (Dec. 3, 2010) – State Sen. Jim Butterworth (R-Clarkesville) was appointed today by Governor-elect Nathan Deal to serve as a Senate Administration Floor Leader for the 2011-2012 Senate term. Sen. Butterworth will carry Gov. Deal’s legislation as it moves through the legislative process. Continue reading “Sen. Butterworth Appointed Governor’s Floor Leader”
State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) will join faculty, staff and students at Atlanta Technical College Friday for the groundbreaking of their new on-campus Heath and Sciences building. Fort played a key role in securing the $10 million to fund the new school, with will provide Atlanta Tech students new opportunities for career paths and certificate programs at one of the state’s leading technical colleges.
State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta)
Friday December 3rd, 2010 – 11:00 a.m.
Future Site of Atlanta Tech Health and Sciences Building – Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
404-225-4463
ATLANTA (November 23, 2010) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) will host the Strengthening Families and Communities Summit on Thursday, Dec. 9 during the Global Peace Celebration Atlanta 2010 to address the significant social challenges facing families and the community of Atlanta. Jones has launched the Strengthening Families and Communities Coalition (SFCC), a collaboration between federal, state and city agencies as well as private partners and faith and academic institutions to look at four critical areas in the community, including economic development and financial literacy, teen pregnancy, school dropouts and youth violence.