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South Georgia at the State Capitol

By: State Sen. Greg Goggans

Sen. Greg Goggans
Sen. Greg Goggans

ATLANTA (August 27, 2009) – Approximately 26 billion gallons of water are used every day in the United States. According to the United States Geological Survey, the average American uses between 80 and 100 gallons of water daily.  People depend on water for healthy lifestyles; and Atlantians depend on Lake Lanier as their primary water source.  Currently, Lake Lanier provides the majority of Metro Atlanta’s water needs.  Earlier this month a federal judge ruled that Georgians have no right to use the lake for water consumption. According to U.S. District Court Judge Paul Magnuson, drinking water was not an authorized purpose for the lake when it was created 50 years ago and should not be now. The Court has granted the State of Georgia three years to find alternative sources. This poses a huge problem for Metro Atlanta as well as the rest of Georgia.

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Johnson: Statement on Being Appointed Ex-Officio of Senate Transportation Committee

ATLANTA (Aug. 26, 2009) – State Senator Eric Johnson (R-Savannah) issued the following statement today on his appointment by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle as an ex-officio member of the Senate Transportation Committee.  An ex-officio is appointed by the Lt. Governor as an addition to the committee with the same voting privileges as other members.

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The People’s Business

Sen. Tommie Williams
Sen. Tommie Williams

By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
August 24, 2009

August is quickly coming to a close and families across Georgia are transitioning back into the normal school year routine of homework, carpools and school buses, report cards and box lunches.  However, this school year isn’t like any other.  With the confusion over teacher furloughs and budget cuts, parents want assurance that their children are receiving a good education.  Teachers want to know that they will have the tools to teach and a sustainable salary.  In Georgia, we care about our teacher and our students.

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The Continuing Crisis of Common Sense

The Etowah Habitat Conservation Plan, or ObamaCare for minnows

Sen. Chip Pearson
Sen. Chip Pearson

By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (August 21, 2009) – Disclaimer: Though this is a serious issue with serious implications, large amounts of sarcasm are used in the following opinion.  Sometimes it’s better to laugh than to cry.  Proceed at your own risk.

We’re from the government, and we’re here to help
While the country is gripped in the worst recession in a generation, Georgia’s unemployment rate is above 10%, and Obama-Pelosi-Reed et al are trying to take over one-sixth of the economy, you would think your federal government would have little time for mischief and meddling.  Think again.  While you’ve been working to feed your family and pay your taxes while praying you still have a job tomorrow, your public servants at the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and their friends at UGA have squandered over $1.5 million on a program called the Etowah Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP).  I call it the Yazoo Land Deal II, or “the largest taking of private property since the removal of the Cherokees!”

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