ATLANTA (April 9, 2024) – Yesterday, Sen. Ben Watson (R–Savannah) and Rep. Jesse Petrea (R–Savannah) announced that Governor Brian P. Kemp has signed Senate Bill 433 into law, granting the City of Tybee Island and any other local government in the state the authority to hold promoters of unpermitted events accountable for resulting costs. SB 443, sponsored by Senators Ben Watson, Derek Mallow (D–Savannah), and others, empowers local governments to pursue legal action against promoters or organizers of unpermitted events that cause public nuisances impeding the travel of law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, or other government personnel acting officially. Local governments can seek reimbursement for costs associated with public safety, traffic management, and sanitation services on behalf of the public.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah) and State Senator Ben Watson (R-Savannah) today announced the introduction of legislation aimed at giving the City of Tybee Island and any other local government the ability to hold promoters of unpermitted events accountable for any costs resulting from the events.
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ATLANTA (Jan. 31, 2024) – Today, Sen. Ben Watson (R-Savannah) and Sen. Derek Mallow (D-Savannah) join the nation in mourning the tragic loss of three army reservists in Jordan. Among them was Specialist Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, a selfless Georgian from Savannah, who succumbed to injuries in an unmanned drone attack on their housing units.
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ATLANTA (Nov. 15, 2023) | On Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 Bryan County, Georgia was awarded a $60 million loan by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA). The funds come from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), marking a significant investment in local infrastructure and environmental conservation efforts.
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ATLANTA (March 16, 2023) | Yesterday, Ben Watson (R – Savannah), President Pro Tempore Senator John F. Kennedy (R – Macon) and Senator Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton) welcomed Irish Minister Darragh O’Brien to the Senate Chamber to award him with Senate Resolution 260, a resolution that recognizes and commends Minister Darragh O’Brien for his outstanding service to the people of Ireland.
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