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State Legislators Hold Press Conference with Hog Hammock Residents, Call on McIntosh County Officials to Reconsider Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment

ATLANTA (September 6, 2023) | Today, State Representatives Sandra Scott (D – Rex), Kim Schofield (D – Atlanta), Viola Davis (D – Stone Mountain), State Senators Nikki Merritt (D – Grayson), Sheikh Rahman (D – Lawrenceville) and residents from Sapelo Island’s Hog Hammock community held a press conference to urge the McIntosh County Board of Commissioners to reconsider its scheduled vote on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment for the Hog Hammock District. Both residents and lawmakers discussed the effects that the amendment may have on Hog Hammock residents and the Gullah Geechee community.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Colton Moore to Hold Press Conference Calling for an Emergency Special Session

ATLANTA (August 30, 2023) | On Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 11 a.m., Senator Colton Moore (R – Trenton) will hold a press conference in room 307 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building regarding his call for a Special Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

WHO:             Senator Colton Moore

WHAT:            Emergency Call for a Special Session of the Georgia General Assembly

WHEN:            Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.      

WHERE:         Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building

Room 307

                        18 Capitol Sq. SW

Atlanta, GA

30334

** If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Lexi Juliani via email at Lexi.Juliani@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. Colton Moore represents the 53rd Senate District which includes Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker County as well as portions of Floyd.

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Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages Announces First Meeting Date

ATLANTA (August 23, 2023) | The Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages has announced the date and location of its first study committee meeting. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 30, at 9:00 a.m. at the GreyStone Power Corporation in Hiram, Georgia. Further details regarding the agenda of the meeting will be announced at a later time.

 “Throughout this committee process, we have the unique opportunity to collaborate with thriving Georgia businesses that possess invaluable industry-level insights into the challenges faced by the motor carrier industry,” said Chairman Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas). “The first meeting will serve as an opportunity for committee members to outline the scope of their investigation and lay the groundwork for future deliberations. The agenda for the meeting will cover a range of topics related to truck driver shortages, including workforce development, training programs, industry regulations, and retention strategies. I want to thank GreyStone Power Corporation as they graciously host our first study committee meeting.”

The Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 155, sponsored by Sen. Anavitarte, which passed with bipartisan support during the 2023 Legislative Session. This study committee will be charged with hearing testimony from industry leaders and educators regarding strategies to meet this need in Georgia.

The meeting is available to view on the Senate Schedule here.

Read the full text of SR 155 here.

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 31 which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.9221 or at Jason.anavitarte@senate.ga.gov