ATLANTA (January 5, 2009) – State Senator John Wiles (R-Marietta) has been chosen by Senator Mitch Seabaugh (R-Sharpsburg) to serve as chief deputy whip of the Senate.
Sen. John Douglas Pre-Files Legislation to Protect Children from Sexual Predators
ATLANTA (December 30, 2008) – State Senator John Douglas (R-Social Circle) has pre-filed Senate Bill 14 to help protect school children from sexual predators. The bill simply amends current state law by adding that no one on the National Sex Offender Registry or the state sexual offender registry can be elected to serve on a local board of education.
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The Gift of Christmas
By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (December 19, 2008) – During this hopeful season we are reminded of the many blessings we enjoy, and we renew our sense of what is important in our lives. We gather with our family and friends to share old traditions and create new ones.
The news tells us stories of families’ Christmas celebrations being less this year due to economic hardships. We hear, “How do I tell my children that there will be less presents under the tree?” Continue reading “The Gift of Christmas”
Senate Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption Study Committee Continue Reform Discussion
ATLANTA (December 22, 2008) – State Senator Ed Tarver (D-Augusta) called to order the Senate Exemptions for the Purpose of Bankruptcy Study Committee’s second meeting Thursday at the Capitol. The panel heard testimony from Chapter 13 bankruptcy and mortgage industry representatives who believe any revision to the current homestead exemption policy in Georgia, currently at $10,000, need to be approached cautiously and with provisions. Continue reading “Senate Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption Study Committee Continue Reform Discussion”
Sen. Regina Thomas Ends Senate Term in January
ATLANTA – (December 18, 2008) Sen. Regina Thomas (D-Savannah) will end her term as state Senator of the 2nd District on January 11, 2009. Sen. Thomas has represented District 2 for almost 15 years, first serving in the House of Representatives from 1995 to 1998 and then in the Senate beginning in 2000. Senator-Elect Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) will succeed Thomas on January 12, 2009, when the legislative session convenes.
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