Category: Jason Anavitarte

ATLANTA (September 18, 2023) | This week, Senator Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) announced the establishment of a new civic project for the community of Paulding County, Georgia. This project aims to replenish the trees that have been removed from the community and honor Paulding County’s veterans. The project will plant 25 trees to be located at the intersection of Seven Hills Boulevard and Sugar Mist Drive in the honor of Paulding veterans. This vision was brought forth after Sen. Anavitarte, constituent Cooper Guyon, and County Commissioner Keith Dunn collaborated to find a way to honor local veterans while also beautifying the area. The project has a completion goal of November 11, 2023, also known as Veterans Day.

“I’d like to thank the Paulding County Board of Commissioners and Artisan Built Communities for honoring our military veterans in Paulding County in such a unique way,” said Sen. Anavitarte. “These efforts will enhance our county and impact future generations for years to come. It’s humbling that we were able to create a public way to respect and honor a deserving group of community heroes. We are thankful to the Paulding County veterans who offered their input throughout the creation of this endeavor and I look forward to seeing this project come to life throughout the coming months.”

“Creating a space of honor and reflection for our veterans is a privilege for our team. The Veterans Park, now taking shape at the entrance to Seven Hills’ amenity complex, stands as a testament to our gratitude,” said Stephen Haines, President of Artisan Built Communities. “We are proud to craft a haven that pays tribute to the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. This endeavor embodies our commitment to build communities with purpose.”

Paulding County Manager Frank Baker and Commissioner Keith Dunn shared, ““What an outstanding project.  Paulding County is honored to assist Senator Jason Anavitarte with this important community project which pays tribute to our Veterans.”

“I’m proud to have worked with Senator Anavitarte from day one on this important project,” said Paulding County constituent Cooper Guyon. “It has been so incredible to see how our community leaders, businesses leaders and elected officials all rallied together to make this happen. This small token of gratitude to the veterans in our community only can express an ounce of our gratitude to them.”

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 31 which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.9221 or at Jason.anavitarte@senate.ga.gov

ATLANTA (August 23, 2023) | The Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages has announced the date and location of its first study committee meeting. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 30, at 9:00 a.m. at the GreyStone Power Corporation in Hiram, Georgia. Further details regarding the agenda of the meeting will be announced at a later time.

 “Throughout this committee process, we have the unique opportunity to collaborate with thriving Georgia businesses that possess invaluable industry-level insights into the challenges faced by the motor carrier industry,” said Chairman Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas). “The first meeting will serve as an opportunity for committee members to outline the scope of their investigation and lay the groundwork for future deliberations. The agenda for the meeting will cover a range of topics related to truck driver shortages, including workforce development, training programs, industry regulations, and retention strategies. I want to thank GreyStone Power Corporation as they graciously host our first study committee meeting.”

The Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 155, sponsored by Sen. Anavitarte, which passed with bipartisan support during the 2023 Legislative Session. This study committee will be charged with hearing testimony from industry leaders and educators regarding strategies to meet this need in Georgia.

The meeting is available to view on the Senate Schedule here.

Read the full text of SR 155 here.

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 31 which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.9221 or at Jason.anavitarte@senate.ga.gov