ATLANTA (Dec. 3, 2010) – State Sen. Jim Butterworth (R-Clarkesville) was appointed today by Governor-elect Nathan Deal to serve as a Senate Administration Floor Leader for the 2011-2012 Senate term. Sen. Butterworth will carry Gov. Deal’s legislation as it moves through the legislative process. Continue reading “Sen. Butterworth Appointed Governor’s Floor Leader”
Sen. Vincent Fort to speak at Groundbreaking of New Atlanta Tech facility
State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) will join faculty, staff and students at Atlanta Technical College Friday for the groundbreaking of their new on-campus Heath and Sciences building. Fort played a key role in securing the $10 million to fund the new school, with will provide Atlanta Tech students new opportunities for career paths and certificate programs at one of the state’s leading technical colleges.
State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta)
Friday December 3rd, 2010 – 11:00 a.m.
Future Site of Atlanta Tech Health and Sciences Building – Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
404-225-4463
Sen. Jones to Host Families and Communities Summit during Atlanta Global Peace Celebration
ATLANTA (November 23, 2010) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) will host the Strengthening Families and Communities Summit on Thursday, Dec. 9 during the Global Peace Celebration Atlanta 2010 to address the significant social challenges facing families and the community of Atlanta. Jones has launched the Strengthening Families and Communities Coalition (SFCC), a collaboration between federal, state and city agencies as well as private partners and faith and academic institutions to look at four critical areas in the community, including economic development and financial literacy, teen pregnancy, school dropouts and youth violence.
Leading the Way to a Brighter Future for Georgia
By Senator-Elect John Albers
ROSWELL (November 23, 2010) – I am honored to have been chosen to serve the people of the 56th Senate District in the Georgia General Assembly as their next State Senator. While Georgia has a storied past, I’m committed to ensuring that our state has an even brighter future.
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The People’s Business
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
November 19, 2010
The Thanksgiving holiday reminds us that true riches come from the love and support of friends and family, a strong faith, and the privilege it is to be an American and a Georgian. If you can count these among your blessings, you have much to be thankful for this year.