ATLANTA (December 11, 2023) — Today, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta) announced her election to the University of Hartford Board of Regents. A proud alumna of the Barney School of Business, Sen. Halpern graduated with an MBA, having participated in the innovative international MBA program, which included studies in Paris, France, and interaction with students from 11 different countries.
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ATLANTA (Dec. 6, 2023) — During the second week of the 2023 Special Session, the Georgia General Assembly passed House Resolution 3EX, affirming Governor Brian P. Kemp’s Executive Orders to temporarily halt the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes. This move comes in response to the State of Emergency precipitated by soaring inflation rates.
Continue reading “Majority Leader Steve Gooch Celebrates $400 Million Tax Cut and Commends Ratification of Gas Tax Suspension”House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration and Senator Clint Dixon Applaud Withdrawal of Plans for Large Apartment Complex in Gwinnett
ATLANTA – House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Dacula) and Senator Clint Dixon (R-Gwinnett) today applaud the withdrawal of plans to create a large apartment complex in the Hamilton Mill area of Gwinnett. Leader Efstration and Senator Dixon previously held a press conference with community leaders in opposition to the proposed 700-unit development.
Continue reading “House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration and Senator Clint Dixon Applaud Withdrawal of Plans for Large Apartment Complex in Gwinnett”Georgia General Assembly Honors the Life of Sergeant Rose Lubin
ATLANTA (Dec. 6, 2023) — Yesterday, the Georgia Senate honored the life and memory of Sergeant Rose Lubin with the passage of Senate Resolution 11EX, sponsored by Senator Sally Harrell (D-Atlanta). Sergeant Rose Lubin, an Israeli soldier from Dunwoody, GA, lost her life in the line of duty in a terrorist attack in Jerusalem on Nov. 6, 2023.
Continue reading “Georgia General Assembly Honors the Life of Sergeant Rose Lubin”Sen. Bo Hatchett Carries Legislation to Confirm Historic $400 Million Tax Cut, Approving Governor Kemp’s Executive Orders on Fuel Tax Suspension
ATLANTA (December 5, 2023) — Today, Sen. Bo Hatchett (R–Cornelia) proudly announced the passage of House Resolution 3EX, which ratifies Governor Brian P. Kemp’s Executive Orders to suspend the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes in response to the state of emergency caused by inflation.
Sen. Hatchett, who carried the resolution in the Senate remarked, “As hardworking Georgians and their families continue to weather 40-year high inflation and face uncertain economic headwinds due to failed policies and reckless spending in Washington, D.C., this suspension delivered direct relief to Georgians during times of economic uncertainty. I believe it demonstrates our commitment to putting the needs of our constituents first. I extend my sincere appreciation to Gov. Kemp for his swift and decisive action in response to the challenges Georgians are facing across the state. His dedication to putting Georgians first does not go unnoticed, and I am proud to have collaborated on this resolution to support his efforts.”
The resolution, officially adopted by the General Assembly of Georgia, ratifies the suspension of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes as declared by Governor Kemp’s executive orders. These measures were enacted to address the economic strain caused by inflation and to alleviate the financial burden on Georgia’s residents.
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Sen. Bo Hatchett serves as a Governor’s Administration Floor Leader. He represents the 50th Senate District which includes Banks, Franklin, Habersham, Rabun, Stephens and Towns County and portions of Hall, Jackson, and White counties. He can be reached by phone at 404.463.5257 or by email at bo.hatchett@senate.ga.gov.