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Sen. Thomas Co-hosts Skin Cancer Awareness Day At the State Capitol

ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) – Sen. Don Thomas (R-Dalton) co-hosted Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the State Capitol today with the Atlanta Dermatological Association, the Georgia Society of Dermatologists and the Skin Cancer Awareness Network (SCAN) Foundation. This annual event is a chance for participants to be checked for skin cancer by professional dermatologists and they can learn about the signs and dangers of skin cancer. Continue reading “Sen. Thomas Co-hosts Skin Cancer Awareness Day At the State Capitol”

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Sen. Smith’s Bill to create new “Smash and Grab” crime passes Senate

ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) – In response to the rash of high profile “smash and grab” burglaries across the state of Georgia, the Georgia State Senate today unanimously voted in favor of Sen. Preston Smith’s (R-Rome) legislation to create a new crime for these burglaries that are taking a financial toll on Georgia’s retail industry.

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Senate votes in favor of Pearson’s Bill to increase Georgia’s Water Supply

ATLANTA (March 24, 2010) – The Georgia State Senate today voted to pass Sen. Chip Pearson’s (R-Dawsonville) legislation to facilitate the expansion of existing reservoirs in Georgia.  Senate Bill 380 is a key component of Pearson’s efforts this year to ensure Georgia has access to an adequate water supply. 

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