ATLANTA (February 20, 2013) – Sen. John Albers (R- Roswell) introduced Senate Resolution 273 on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. If passed, this resolution would propose an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia to allow for the re-creation of Milton County. Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Introduces Resolution to Re-create Milton County”
Senate Passes Bill to Further Protect Victims of Family Violence Orders
ATLANTA (February 20, 2013) – Today, the State Senate passed Senate Bill 86 to strengthen current laws regarding family violence orders by a vote of 49-0. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill to Further Protect Victims of Family Violence Orders”
Senate Passes Bill to Protect Information Supplied by Children in the Department of Juvenile Justice
ATLANTA (February 20, 2013) – Today, the State Senate passed Senate Bill 69 to protect children’s identities who report abuses in the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) by a vote of 51-0. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill to Protect Information Supplied by Children in the Department of Juvenile Justice”
Sen. Hardie Davis Gives Policy Presentation to Georgia State University Students
ATLANTA (February 19, 2013) – Sen. Hardie Davis (D – Augusta) gave a special policy presentation to Georgia State University’s “Health and the Older Adult” class on Tuesday, February 12. The nonpartisan overview focused on legislative efforts regarding health promotion and prevention, Medicare and Medicaid, prescription drug access and working with faith-based communities to assist in the healthcare needs of Georgia’s elderly population.
“During my presentation, I provided real-life examples of how legislation affects every part of our lives, even as we grow older,” said Sen. Davis. “Georgia’s elderly population is living longer, healthier lives because of the dedication and work by these students and others in similar aging studies programs across the state. It is vital that Georgia graduate more health professionals such as these students who can aid an aging population. Fewer resources exist to meet the health demands of the elderly population in Georgia at a very critical time and I applaud these students for caring enough to take on this healthcare challenge.”
Most students enrolled in the “Health and the Older Adult” class are also students of the Gerontology Institute at Georgia State University, which is committed to educating the next generation of experts in aging and conducting ground-breaking research in gerontology Nearly 500 students have graduated from the Gerontology Institute over the past three decades.
RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
February 19, 2013
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Interim Director
Jennifer.Yarber@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028
President Barack Obama Greets Sen. Lester Jackson during Georgia Visit
ATLANTA (February 15, 2013) – Sen. Lester Jackson had the distinguished privilege of meeting President Barack Obama during his visit to Decatur’s College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center on Thursday February 14. Continue reading “President Barack Obama Greets Sen. Lester Jackson during Georgia Visit”