ATLANTA (January 8, 2013) – Sen. Mike Crane (R-Newnan) has been encouraged by the outpouring of support from constituents opposing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) decision to reduce West Point Lake’s “full pool” operating period by 40 percent. Sen. Crane recently sent a letter to the USACE detailing Senate District 28’s concerns for the negative economic and environmental impacts if the proposed change is implemented.
Sen. Orrock Elected to 2013 Board of Directors with Women In Government
ATLANTA (January 7, 2013) – Senator Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) has been sworn in as a member of the 2013 Board of Directors with Women In Government, a national organization of women state legislators, at the 19th Annual State Directors’ and 10th Biennial First Term Legislators’ Conference in St. Pete Beach, Florida.
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Retiring Sen. Hooks Appointed to Board of Regents
ATLANTA (January 4, 2013) – Retiring State Senator George Hooks (D-Americus) has been appointed to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by Governor Nathan Deal.
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Clayton County Legislative Delegation Names Sen. Davenport as Chairwoman
ATLANTA (January 2, 2013) – Sen. Gail Davenport (D-Jonesboro) has been named the 2013-2014 Chair of the Clayton County Legislative Delegation, where she served as vice chairwoman for the delegation during the 2011-2012 term.
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Sen. Unterman Introduces Statewide Alzheimer’s and Dementia Task Force Plan
ATLANTA (December 20, 2012) – Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford), Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, held a press conference today at the Georgia State Capitol to pre-file legislation that would create a statewide Alzheimer’s and Dementia Task Force responsible for assessing the current and future impact of Alzheimer’s disease in Georgia.
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