ATLANTA (June 28, 2019) | Sen. Blake Tillery (R – Vidalia) was recently named to the University of Georgia’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2019 by the UGA Alumni Association. This program celebrates the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements of successful UGA graduates under the age of 40. Continue reading “Sen. Blake Tillery Named to UGA’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2019”
Sen. Blake Tillery Appointed Vice-Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee
ATLANTA (January 15, 2019) | Sen. Blake Tillery (R – Vidalia) was recently appointed to serve as Vice-Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and to serve on several influential committees for the 2019 Legislative Session by the Senate Committee on Assignments. Continue reading “Sen. Blake Tillery Appointed Vice-Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee”
Youth Legislator Scholarship Recipients Announced
ATLANTA (December 14, 2018) | On Thursday, December 13th, Sen. Blake Tillery (R – Vidalia) presented John Colby Thompson, Riley Rothwell, and Abigail Mauldin with the 2nd Biennial Youth Legislator Scholarship Awards. The Youth Legislator Scholarship is awarded biennially to three middle or high school students who are residents of Senate District 19. Winners are chosen based on their essay on one of two prompts provided by Sen. Tillery. This year, roughly 90 percent of applicants chose the prompt of “providing examples of steps the state could take to encourage young individuals to build a life and career in rural Georgia.” Continue reading “Youth Legislator Scholarship Recipients Announced”
Senator Blake Tillery Named Governor’s Administration Floor Leader
ATLANTA (December 10, 2018) | On Friday, December 7th, Governor-elect Brian Kemp announced that Sen. Blake Tillery (R – Vidalia) will serve as a Governor’s Administration Floor Leader upon Governor-elect Kemp’s swearing-in on January 14th. Continue reading “Senator Blake Tillery Named Governor’s Administration Floor Leader”
Foster Families in Senate District 19 Celebrated
ATLANTA (November 16, 2018) | Foster families in Senate District 19 were recently treated with a dinner and evening with free child care to thank them for their investment in the lives of our most vulnerable. Sen. Blake Tillery (R – Vidalia) and Rep. Bill Werkheiser (R – Glennville) hosted the event with the help of Sen. Butch Miller (R – Gainesville), President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) case managers from across the region were also included in the evening. Continue reading “Foster Families in Senate District 19 Celebrated”