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May 4, 2023

Governor Brian Kemp Signs Izzy’s Law

ATLANTA (May 4, 2023) | Yesterday, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 107, also known as Izzy’s Law, in the north wing of the Georgia State Capitol, surrounded by the family of Israel “Izzy” Scott. Izzy’s Law, sponsored by Sen. Max Burns (R – Sylvania), will require the Department of Public Health to develop a widely-accessible safety plan for aquatic activities based on the standards for nationally-accredited swim instructors.

May 3, 2023

Governor Brian Kemp Signs Lemonade Stand Act

ATLANTA (May 3, 2023) | Today, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 55 into law. SB 55, the Lemonade Stand Act, sponsored by Senator Elena Parent (D – Atlanta), will allow those under the age of 18 to sell non-consumable goods, pre-packaged food items and non-alcoholic beverages on private property without requiring permits or licenses or incurring tax, as long as the revenue totals $5,000 or less in a calendar year.

April 25, 2023

GDOT Approves Funding Assistance for Road Resurfacing in Warren County

ATLANTA (April 25, 2023) | On April 12, 2023, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) approved Warren County’s request for funding assistance for resurfacing Long Creek Church Road. GDOT has allocated $290,000, covering 90% of the project cost.

April 25, 2023

GDOT Approves Funding Assistance for Culvert Repairs in Wadley

ATLANTA (April 25, 2023) | On April 12, 2023, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) approved the city of Wadley’s request for funding assistance for culvert repairs on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. GDOT has committed up to $33,825 or 90% of the project cost.

April 24, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Legislation to Support Local Economic Development

ATLANTA (April 24, 2023) | Today, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 213 into law in Augusta, Georgia. SB 213, sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Sen. Max Burns (R – Sylvania), would permit property owners to replace an existing manufactured or mobile home with a new home, even if it causes a continuance of non-conforming use of property.