BREMEN (May 28, 2009) – Three of northwest Georgia’s state-run historic sites will see significant changes this summer as part of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) restructuring efforts. As part of this restructuring, the Pickett’s Mill Battlefield site in Dallas, Etowah Indian Mounds site in Cartersville and Red Top Mountain Lodge in Cartersville are on the list of affected parks. Continue reading “Heath: State Park Changes Unfortunate but Necessary to Protect Vital Services”
Senator Rogers Named One of 2009’s Most Influential Georgians
ATLANTA (May 27, 2009) – Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) was recently selected as one of James Magazine’s “2009 Most Influential Georgians.” James Magazine is a monthly publication covering Georgia news and issues. It is recognized as Georgia’s only monthly news magazine. Continue reading “Senator Rogers Named One of 2009’s Most Influential Georgians”
Monday’s To Do List:
Pack A Picnic
Scour The Sales Racks
Remember the True Meaning Of Memorial Day
By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (May 21, 2009) – For many Americans, Memorial Day symbolizes the official start of summer. The day is marked by picnics, cookouts, and weekend trips. But if you ask yourself what is the true meaning of Memorial Day, would you have an answer?
The People’s Business
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
May 20, 2009
One of the challenges that many state governments face during difficult economics times, such as the one we are currently facing, is that not only do states have less revenue, but at the same time, they also have increased demand for government services as more people go on unemployment and utilize other government programs.
New Laws Will Soon Take Effect with the Governor’s Signature
By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (May 14, 2009) – This week marked the Governor’s deadline for signing and vetoing bills. With his signature, these measures will become law either immediately or upon the new Fiscal Year, beginning July 1. Measures that will impact state funding, housing, transportation and education are crucial to the future development of our state, and I’d like to take a closer look at what some of these new laws are designed to do.
Continue reading “New Laws Will Soon Take Effect with the Governor’s Signature”