ATLANTA (January 13, 2018) | Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) announces that the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has designated historic downtown Perry as a “Rural Zone” under a new program that will allow eligible businesses to qualify for state tax credits. The Rural Downtown Revitalization Act, enacted by the legislature in 2017, encourages investment in “Rural Zone” communities that creates jobs, refurbishes older buildings and stimulates economic activity. Continue reading “Georgia DCA Designates Perry as Rural Zone”
Sen. Tyler Harper Appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment
ATLANTA (January 11, 2018) | Sen. Tyler Harper (R – Ocilla) was recently appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment and to serve on several influential committees for the 2018 Legislative Session by the Senate Committee on Assignments.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council Annual Salute to Dr. King
ATLANTA (January 11, 2018) | Sen. Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) invites the public to attend the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council’s Annual Salute to Dr. King. Each year in January, the Martin Luther King Advisory Council, along with the Department of Community Affairs, sponsor a celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. King. This year’s event will include remarks by Georgia House of Representatives Speaker David Ralston and Kristie C. Raymer with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. The keynote speech will be delivered by Rev. Gerald Durley. Also, several awards will be presented by Sen. Jones, Chair of Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council. Continue reading “Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council Annual Salute to Dr. King”
Sen. Nikema Williams Placed on Influential Committees
ATLANTA (January 10, 2018) | Sen. Nikema Williams (D – Atlanta) was recently appointed to serve on several influential committees for the 2018 Legislative Session by the Senate Committee on Assignments and Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. Continue reading “Sen. Nikema Williams Placed on Influential Committees”
Sen. David Lucas to Serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee
ATLANTA (January 9, 2018) | Sen. David Lucas (D – Macon) was recently appointed to serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee for the 2018 Legislative Session by the Senate Committee on Assignments. Continue reading “Sen. David Lucas to Serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee”