Official Press Releases
“Moving the mail processing activity from Crown Road facility will do irreparable harm to the nearby communities in Atlanta and East Point, which I represent, and other communities in Hapeville and College Park. The jobs moved from Atlanta to Gwinnet will harm Atlanta’s economy. The mail processing operation is an amenity that attracts businesses to the nearby community.”
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ATLANTA- (Feb. 3, 2010) – The Georgia State Senate today unanimously passed Sen. Preston Smith’s (R-Rome) bill to allow licensed, out-of-state emergency personnel to assist the state in the event of a disaster. The Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act (Senate Bill 315) will make it easier for health professionals to quickly respond should a disaster or emergency arise in Georgia.
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ATLANTA (Feb. 3, 2010) – Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) today introduced Georgia’s Early Hope Scholarship Program, to help military, foster and special needs children receive the best education opportunities possible.
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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”