ATLANTA (October 23, 2013) – Senator Cecil Staton (R – Macon) was recently recognized as a recipient of the Medical Association of Georgia’s “1849 Friends of Medicine” Award. Senator Staton was formally presented the award at the Medical Association of Georgia’s 159th House of Delegates meeting on Sunday, October 20 at the Legacy Lodge and Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Continue reading “Medical Association of Georgia Honors Senator Cecil Staton”
Senator Tolleson Holds Jekyll Island State Park Authority Oversight Committee
ATLANTA (October 21, 2013) – State Senator Ross Tolleson (R-Perry) recently hosted the Jekyll Island State Park Authority Oversight Committee at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. Sen. Tolleson serves as chairman of the committee. Continue reading “Senator Tolleson Holds Jekyll Island State Park Authority Oversight Committee”
Senator Unterman Named Legislator of the Year by Georgia Women for a Change
ATLANTA (October 18, 2013) – Senator Renee Unterman (R- Buford) was named “Legislator of the Year” by Georgia Women for a Change, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that seeks to raise awareness of the many challenges facing women today. Senator Unterman received this award because of her unwavering commitment to advancing the fight against human trafficking. Continue reading “Senator Unterman Named Legislator of the Year by Georgia Women for a Change”
Melody DeBussey Appointed Director of Georgia State Senate Budget Office
ATLANTA (October 18, 2013) – Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R – Duluth) announced today that Melody DeBussey will succeed Jason Fernandes as Director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office. DeBussey joined the Georgia State Senate staff in 2006 and currently serves as the office’s Deputy Director. Continue reading “Melody DeBussey Appointed Director of Georgia State Senate Budget Office”
Sen. Nan Orrock Visits Local School to Celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week
ATLANTA (October 11, 2013) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) read to a group of students and toured the Easter Seals Child Development Center today as part of Georgia Pre-K Week. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock Visits Local School to Celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week”