ATLANTA (August 22, 2018) | The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) recently announced that a project contract to renovate several bridges along I-16 in Bleckley and Laurens Counties has been awarded. The project, worth $1.59 million, has an estimated completion date of January 31, 2020. Continue reading “Bleckley and Laurens Counties Awarded GDOT Projects”
Sen. Larry Walker Appointed to Senate Study Committees and Georgia Joint Defense Commission
ATLANTA (August 17, 2018) | Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) was recently appointed by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle to serve on the Senate Study Committee on Continual Audit Exceptions on Local School Systems, the Senate Study Committee on the Excessive and Duplicative Regulatory Oversight of Community Based Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD), and on the Georgia Joint Defense Commission. Continue reading “Sen. Larry Walker Appointed to Senate Study Committees and Georgia Joint Defense Commission”
Third Meeting of the Senate School Safety Study Committee
ATLANTA (August 14, 2018) | The third meeting of the Senate School Safety Study Committee will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at Lee County High School. Continue reading “Third Meeting of the Senate School Safety Study Committee”
Darien Bridge to Remain Open During Construction
ATLANTA (August 10, 2018) | Sen. William Ligon (R – Waverly), in discussions with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Commissioner Russell McMurry on Friday, obtained GDOT agreement that the Darien bridge would remain open during construction, however, only one lane will be available for traffic flow serving both directions. The traffic light will also continue in operation. Continue reading “Darien Bridge to Remain Open During Construction”
Sen. Elena Parent to Host Georgia Peach Quilt Exhibition
ATLANTA (August 6, 2018) | Sen. Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) and Rep. Deborah Gonzalez (D – Athens) will host an exhibition of the Georgia Peach Quilt on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in the Georgia Capitol Rotunda. The program will include a presentation of a resolution to Shannon Lawhon of Moms Demand Action, an organization created to raise awareness on gun safety. The organization created the Mother’s Dream Quilt Project as a commitment to making our communities safer, with the Georgia Peach Quilt being one of 17 quilts created so far. Continue reading “Sen. Elena Parent to Host Georgia Peach Quilt Exhibition”