ATLANTA (Dec. 11, 2009) – Yesterday, State Senator Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr. (D–Lithonia) pre-filed Senate Bill 300, the Student Protection from Predators Act. The legislation is in direct response to the acquittal of a 36-year-old, Marietta high school teacher who admittedly had consensual sexual relations with his 17-year-old student. Continue reading “Sen. Ramsey Pre-files Student Protection from Predators Act”
Rolling up our Sleeves: A Legislative Preview
By Sen. Jim Butterworth
CLARKESVILLE (Dec. 10, 2009) – The 2010 legislative session is upon us and I’m once again honored to represent you. As you are finishing up your Christmas shopping, at the State Capitol we are rolling up our sleeves in preparation to do the people’s business and move Georgia in a positive direction. Continue reading “Rolling up our Sleeves: A Legislative Preview”
Sen. Butterworth and Rep. Harden Congratulate Toccoa-Stephens County Airport Authority on OneGeorgia Authority Equity Award
ATLANTA (Dec. 10, 2009) – State Senator Jim Butterworth (R-Clarkesville) and Representative Michael Harden (R-Toccoa) congratulate the Toccoa-Stephens County Airport Authority on receiving a OneGeorgia Authority grant of $500,000. The airport authority received the grant for displaying a commitment to overcoming economic challenges in poor and rural parts of Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Butterworth and Rep. Harden Congratulate Toccoa-Stephens County Airport Authority on OneGeorgia Authority Equity Award”
Senate Majority Leader Responds to Investigation of Georgia’s Broken Property Tax System
WOODSTOCK, GA (Dec. 8, 2009) – Georgia’s property tax system is under a microscope and Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) is leading the Georgia Senate to find greater protections for property owners and taxpayers. Recently, the Atlanta Journal and Constitution (AJC) ran a series of investigative reports of which Sen. Rogers applauds their efforts. Continue reading “Senate Majority Leader Responds to Investigation of Georgia’s Broken Property Tax System”
Sen. Jones Introduces Bill to Limit Abuse of Zero-Tolerance Discipline Policies
ATLANTA (Dec. 8, 2009) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) in a press conference today at the State Capitol announced legislation that will limit the abuse of zero-tolerance discipline policies in schools. He prefiled the bill in preparation for the 2010 Legislative Session, which begins January 11.
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