ATLANTA (April 11, 2017) | Sen. Vincent Fort (D – Atlanta) was named the 2017 Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Association of Educators at the organization’s 47th Annual Spring Convention held in Macon on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Continue reading “Sen. Vincent Fort Awarded Legislator of the Year”
Georgia Musical Investment Act Sent to Governor
ATLANTA (April 10, 2017) | On March 30, 2017, the Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill 155, titled the Georgia Musical Investment Act. HB 155, carried by Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) and sponsored by Rep. Amy Carter (R – Valdosta), would create an income tax credit for production companies that handle state certified musical or theatrical productions. Continue reading “Georgia Musical Investment Act Sent to Governor”
Georgia Senate Honors Rick and Letha Phillips
ATLANTA (April 7, 2017) | Sen. John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa) presented Rick and Letha Phillips with Senate Resolution 422 at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, to recognize them for their dedication to their community and state. Continue reading “Georgia Senate Honors Rick and Letha Phillips”
Sen. Gloria Butler Remembers Former Sen. Steen Miles
ATLANTA (April 7, 2017) |Sen. Gloria Butler (D – Stone Mountain) announced today that Governor Nathan Deal ordered flags across the state of Georgia to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, April 8, 2017, in honor of the passing of former state Senator Ollisteen “Steen” Miles. Continue reading “Sen. Gloria Butler Remembers Former Sen. Steen Miles”
Sen. Bruce Thompson Honors Anheuser-Busch
ATLANTA (March 30, 2017) | Senator Bruce Thompson (R – White) presented Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. with Senate Resolution 528 on Thursday to recognize them for their disaster relief efforts nationwide. Continue reading “Sen. Bruce Thompson Honors Anheuser-Busch”