ATLANTA (June 28, 2019) | Sen. John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa) recently announced that the recommendation by Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods to implement agriculture education standards in grades kindergarten through fifth was approved by the State Board of Education. Continue reading “Elementary Agriculture Education Standards Approved by State Board of Education”
Sen. Blake Tillery Named to UGA’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2019
ATLANTA (June 28, 2019) | Sen. Blake Tillery (R – Vidalia) was recently named to the University of Georgia’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2019 by the UGA Alumni Association. This program celebrates the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements of successful UGA graduates under the age of 40. Continue reading “Sen. Blake Tillery Named to UGA’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2019”
Update on GDOT Projects in District 30
ATLANTA (June 27, 2019) |Senate Majority Leader Mike Dugan (R – Carrollton) recently announced updates on several Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) projects occurring in District 30. Continue reading “Update on GDOT Projects in District 30”
Laws That Will be Effective on July 1st
By: Ben Watson (R – Savannah)
July 1st marks the beginning of a new fiscal year and the implementation of many of the bills we passed this session that were signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. This year, there are several new laws that you should know about as they could have a direct impact on your life. These laws are the result of many years of hard work by legislators, citizens and advocates and we are all anxious to see the positive effect they will have on your lives. Below we detail some of these new laws and the impact they will have. Continue reading “Laws That Will be Effective on July 1st”
Sen. Harold Jones Appointed to Study Committee on Revising Voting Rights for Non-Violent Felons
ATLANTA (June 25, 2019) | Sen. Harold Jones II (D – Augusta) was recently appointed by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan to serve on the Senate Study Committee on Revising Voting Rights for Nonviolent Felony Offenders. Continue reading “Sen. Harold Jones Appointed to Study Committee on Revising Voting Rights for Non-Violent Felons”