ATLANTA (January 15, 2019) | On Monday, January 14, 2019, Governor Brian Kemp was escorted by a selection of some of Georgia’s most influential political leaders at his inauguration at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion. Senator Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) was one of the distinguished members of this Inaugural Escort Committee. Continue reading “Sen. Jeff Mullis Serves on Governor’s Escort Committee”
Sen. Greg Dolezal Sworn into Office
ATLANTA (January 15, 2019) | Sen. Greg Dolezal (R – Cumming) took his oath of office yesterday, administered by Georgia Supreme Court Justice Charles Bethel. Continue reading “Sen. Greg Dolezal Sworn into Office”
Hurricane Michael Disaster Relief Loans Application Open
ATLANTA (January 14, 2019) | The Georgia Department of Agriculture recently announced that funding allocated in the November 2018 Special Session is available for distribution through the Georgia Development Authority. Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry), who also carried HB 4EX in the 2018 special session, encourages farmers effected to visit the websites listed below to start the application process. Continue reading “Hurricane Michael Disaster Relief Loans Application Open”
Senator-Elect Sheikh Rahman to Hold Special Swearing-In Ceremony
ATLANTA (January 11, 2019) |Senator-elect Sheikh Rahman will hold a special swearing-in ceremony on the first day of the 2019 Legislative Session, Monday, January 14th. Senator-elect Rahman will be the first Muslim state senator and will hold a ceremony with various religious leaders as he is sworn in to his first term in the Georgia legislature. Continue reading “Senator-Elect Sheikh Rahman to Hold Special Swearing-In Ceremony”
Senator Steve Gooch Pre-Files Broadband Legislation
ATLANTA (January 10, 2019) | On December 21, 2018, Senator Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) pre-filed Senate Bill 2 which would authorize Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) to deploy broadband services throughout Georgia. This legislation is one of three bills Sen. Gooch will introduce this year to address the deployment of broadband and 5G technology. Continue reading “Senator Steve Gooch Pre-Files Broadband Legislation”