ATLANTA (May 4, 2023) | Yesterday, Senate Bill 222, sponsored by Senator Max Burns (R – Sylvania) was signed by Governor Brian Kemp. This measure ensures that all costs and expenses related to election administration are allocated through lawfully appropriate public funds
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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