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Sen. Jeff Mullis Named as one of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential People

ATLANTA (January 21, 2014) | Georgia Trend Magazine recently named Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) to its Power List of “100 Most Influential Georgians.” This is the sixth consecutive year in which the magazine has honored Sen. Mullis. Individuals on the list have accomplished something significant for the state and have had a positive impact on the livelihood of all Georgians in one way or another.

“It is a great honor to be named to such a prestigious list. I am humbled to be included among the many community and state leaders who are working diligently to make Georgia the greatest state in our nation,” says Sen. Mullis. “I look forward to leveraging my position to further advance the issues facing my constituents, since they are always my primary focus.”

Sen. Mullis was first elected to the State Senate in 2000 and currently serves as chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. He is the past chair of the Senate Transportation and Economic Development committees. Sen. Mullis lives in Chickamauga with his wife Teresa and has three children.

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January 21, 2014

Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Director
jennifer.yarber@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028

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Sen. Jeff Mullis Honors The Forester Sisters at Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Concert

Sen. Jeff Mullis Honors The Forester Sisters at Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards ConcertATLANTA (November 5, 2013) –  Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) presented the Pioneer Award to local music group The Forester Sisters at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Concert on Saturday, October 5. Emceed by former WSB-TV news anchor Monica Pearson and current HLN news anchor Robin Meade, the concert was held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Continue reading “Sen. Jeff Mullis Honors The Forester Sisters at Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Concert”

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Sen. Mullis and Rep. Deffenbaugh Hold Transportation Meeting on Issues in Dade County and Northwest Georgia

ATLANTA (September 30, 2013) –  Senator Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) and Representative John Deffenbaugh (R-Lookout Mountain) recently held a meeting with Harry Maddox, Traffic Engineer, with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to work on several issues for Dade County and Northwest Georgia.  Continue reading “Sen. Mullis and Rep. Deffenbaugh Hold Transportation Meeting on Issues in Dade County and Northwest Georgia”

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Sen. Jeff Mullis Re-Elected Vice Chair of Southern Leadership Conference Standing Committee

ATLANTA (September 18, 2013) – Senator Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) has been re-elected Vice Chair of the Economic Development, Transportation and Cultural Affairs Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC). Elections were held at the 67th Annual Meeting of the SLC in Mobile, AL; where over 1,000 legislators, staff and guests gathered to foster cooperation and share best practices among its member states. Continue reading “Sen. Jeff Mullis Re-Elected Vice Chair of Southern Leadership Conference Standing Committee”

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James Magazine Selects Sen. Jeff Mullis to Receive Annual “Legislator of the Year” Honor

ATLANTA (July 10, 2013) – James magazine, one of Georgia’s leading publications discussing Georgia news and politics, has selected Senator Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) as the magazine’s 2013 “Legislator of the Year”. The honor was listed in the magazine’s annual edition of the most influential Georgians, an honor given to leading individuals in business, government, politics, education, science and the arts.

“I am humbled and honored to be recognized as James magazine’s ‘Legislator of the Year’. Georgia has navigated its fair share of tough decisions over the past few years, but it is encouraging to see signs of recovery thanks to the innovative solutions passed by legislators, but generated by constituents. I am confident we will continue to see positive growth in our state,” said Senator Mullis.

Senator Mullis was recognized for work to improve statewide transportation infrastructure and commitment to creating sound public policy for Georgia. His unwavering loyalty to constituents and appointment as the Senate Rules Chairman in January 2013 were also cited in a special magazine profile about the honor. In addition, his conservative positions in several policy areas were also noted.

Mullis resides in Chickamauga, Georgia with his wife Teresa and two children.  In addition to the James magazine honor, Senator Mullis received an A+ rating on the Georgia Chamber’s legislative scorecard earlier this year and was commended for his support regarding business community priorities.

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For Immediate Release:
July 10, 2013

For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Interim Director
Jennifer.Yarber@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028