ATLANTA (April 13, 2009) – Sen. Dan Moody (R-Alpharetta) announced today he will not seek a fifth term in the Georgia State Senate. Since qualifying begins this time next year, Moody wanted to announce his intentions now to allow for others to consider the opportunity. Continue reading “Sen. Dan Moody Will Not Run for State Senate in 2010”
Sen. Goggans: Transportation Relief Comes to Georgia
ATLANTA (April 9, 2009)— Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced that he has submitted the required “1511 Certification” on 67 road projects around Georgia that will be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These projects represent approximately one-fourth of the total funds that will be available to Georgia for transportation through the stimulus package. State Senator Greg Goggans’ (R-Douglas) counties, Bacon, Coffee, and Ware, are among the many areas in Georgia that will benefit from these projects.
“This is a major step in the right direction with Georgia’s transportation repair,” praises Goggans. “This includes resurfacing projects on highways that will improve congestion and safety and spur economic activity.”
Among the many projects, Bacon County will receive $2,078,290 in maintenance costs for SR 32 from West of CR 317 and for Apple Tree Lane to East of Hurricane Creek. Coffee County will receive $1,644,000 in maintenance costs for SR 31 North Bound, US 441 from SR 135 to CS 787, and McNeal Drive. Ware County will receive $1,662,727 in maintenance costs for SR 4BU, US 1 from South of CR 341, Short Street to North of CR 255, and Smith Road.
“These projects also let tax payers know exactly how their money is being spent,” Goggans says. “I am proud to report to my constituents that much needed transportation relief is coming their way.”
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Sen. Greg Goggans represents the 7th Senate District which includes Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Clinch, Coffee, Echols, Lanier, Pierce, and Ware counties and portions of Cook County. He may be reached by phone at 404.463.5263 or by e-mail at greg.goggans@senate.ga.gov.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
April 9, 2009
For Information Contact:
Raegan Weber, Director
Hayley Howell, Senate Press Office Aide
hayley.howell@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0029
Sen. Butterworth Announces Local Road Projects to Receive Federal Stimulus Funds
ATLANTA (April 9, 2009) – Sen. Jim Butterworth (R-Demorest) today announced local road projects that will soon be underway upon receiving funding from the federal stimulus package. Over $7 million in stimulus funds will be awarded to counties in the 50th Senate District for road maintenance and repairs.
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The People’s Business
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
April 8, 2009
The 2009 Legislative Session has come to an end and was one of the toughest yet. State revenues declined, unemployment rose and the danger of increased foreclosures loomed as the Legislature worked toward stimulating the economy and balancing the state budget. Every decision made was done so with focus on getting Georgians back to work, growing business, improving transportation statewide, reducing government bureaucracy and improving education. The Georgia Legislature balanced the state’s budget while restoring the Homeowners Tax Relief Grants, maintaining public safety standards, and providing healthcare assistance for children and the elderly. Raising taxes to cover our budget shortfall was not an option; rather we chose to reduce the FY09 and FY10 budgets by nearly $4 billion combined.
Mullis: Giving the People What They Need
By Sen. Jeff Mullis
The 2009-2010 Legislative Session has come to an end. This session was one of the toughest yet. State revenues declined, unemployment rose and the danger of increased foreclosures loomed as the Legislature worked toward stimulating the economy and balancing the state budget. Every decision made was done so with a carful eye on getting Georgians back to work, growing business, improving transportation, reducing government bureaucracy and improving education. We addressed each of these issues without raising taxes.