Official Press Releases
ATLATNA (Feb. 2, 2010) – Sen. Chip Pearson (R-Dawsonville) today welcomed Miss United States Erin Grizzle, an Ellijay native, to the State Capitol to present her with a resolution recognizing her achievements.
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ATLANTA (Feb. 2, 2010) – Recently, Sen. Bill Hamrick (R-Carrollton) signed on as a supporter of a major overhaul of the Georgia property tax system. This legislation, proposed by Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock), is a result of vital information and input collected from property owners, assessors and local governments. Continue reading “Sen. Hamrick Co-Sponsors Major Overhaul of Georgia Property Tax System”
“I am urging the city of East Point, Ga. to come in compliance with the state audit requirements. The city is facing a large budget deficit of several million dollars with no end in sight. My constituents in East Point deserve to live in a city that is financially accountable.” Continue reading “Senator Fort to Calls on East Point to Come to Compliance with State Audit Requirements”
ATLANTA (Feb. 1, 2010) – Today, Sen. Bill Hamrick (R-Carrollton) commended the Senate Judiciary Committee’s passage of two resolutions, proposed by Sen. Judson Hill’s (R-Marietta), urging Attorney General Thurbert Baker to investigate the constitutionality of House Resolution 3590 (HR 3590) or the “Patient Protections and Affordable Care Act.” Continue reading “Sen. Hamrick Commends Committee Passage of Legislation Questioning Constitutionality of Federal Healthcare Bill”
ATLANTA (Feb. 1, 2010) – Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) today announced a much-needed overhaul of Georgia’s property tax system. After collecting information and input from property owners, assessors and local governments, Rogers presented a property tax assessment and appeals reform bill with more than 40 changes to the tax system.
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