ATLANTA (August 10, 2018) | Sen. William Ligon (R – Waverly), in discussions with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Commissioner Russell McMurry on Friday, obtained GDOT agreement that the Darien bridge would remain open during construction, however, only one lane will be available for traffic flow serving both directions. The traffic light will also continue in operation. Continue reading “Darien Bridge to Remain Open During Construction”
Sen. Jeff Mullis Appointed as Chair of Senate Study Committee
ATLANTA (August 8, 2018) | Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) has been appointed by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle to serve as Chair of the Senate Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom. Continue reading “Sen. Jeff Mullis Appointed as Chair of Senate Study Committee”
Sen. Fran Millar to Hold First Meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Dyslexia
ATLANTA (August 7, 2018) |Sen. Fran Millar (R – Dunwoody) and members of the Senate Study Committee on Dyslexia will hold their first meeting on Friday, August 17, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in room 307 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building. During this meeting, the committee will receive presentations from experts on the background of Dyslexia, current steps and training that are in place to identify and treat Dyslexia and listen to public comment. If you are unable to attend, a livestream of the meeting will be available here: https://livestream.com/accounts/25225500/events/8321724
WHO: Sen. Fran Millar and Members of the Senate Study Committee on Dyslexia
WHAT: First Meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Dyslexia
WHEN: Friday, August 17, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Coverdell Legislative Office Building – Room 307
18 Capitol Square SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
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For Immediate Release:
August 7, 2018
Elisabeth Fletcher, Communications Specialist
elisabeth.fletcher@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028
Sen. Elena Parent to Host Georgia Peach Quilt Exhibition
ATLANTA (August 6, 2018) | Sen. Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) and Rep. Deborah Gonzalez (D – Athens) will host an exhibition of the Georgia Peach Quilt on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in the Georgia Capitol Rotunda. The program will include a presentation of a resolution to Shannon Lawhon of Moms Demand Action, an organization created to raise awareness on gun safety. The organization created the Mother’s Dream Quilt Project as a commitment to making our communities safer, with the Georgia Peach Quilt being one of 17 quilts created so far. Continue reading “Sen. Elena Parent to Host Georgia Peach Quilt Exhibition”
Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick Welcomed Members of the International Military Student Office to the State Capitol
ATLANTA (August 6, 2018) | Thursday, August 2nd, Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R – Marietta) joined Sen. Ed Harbison (D – Columbus) as he hosted 55 students from the International Military Student Office (IMSO) at the state Capitol. Continue reading “Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick Welcomed Members of the International Military Student Office to the State Capitol”