ATLANTA (March 2, 2016) | Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R – Duluth) released the following statement regarding the retirement of Sen. Bill Jackson (R – Appling): Continue reading “Sen. David Shafer Releases Statement Regarding the Retirement of Sen. Bill Jackson”
Sen. David Shafer Releases Statement Regarding the Retirement of Sen. Tommie Williams
ATLANTA (March 2, 2016) | Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R – Duluth) released the following statement regarding the retirement of Sen. Tommie Williams (R – Lyons):
“Sen. Tommie Williams is one of the pioneering leaders of the Georgia Republican Party. His election to the State Senate was history making. He has served with distinction in every one of his leadership capacities, including as our President Pro Tempore. We wish him all the best as he continues his lifetime of service outside of the State Senate.”
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For Immediate Release:
March 2, 2016
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Director
Jennifer.yarber@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028
Sen. Tommie Williams Retiring from Georgia State Senate
ATLANTA (March 2, 2016) | Sen. Tommie Williams (R – Lyons) announced his retirement from the Georgia State Senate earlier today. Sen. Williams will not qualify to run for re-election for the Senate District 19 seat but will serve out the rest of his term. Continue reading “Sen. Tommie Williams Retiring from Georgia State Senate”
Sen. Bill Jackson Announces Retirement from the Georgia State Senate
ATLANTA (March 2, 2016) | Sen. Bill Jackson (R – Appling) announced his retirement from legislative service this morning at the Georgia State Capitol. One of Gov. Nathan Deal’s floor leaders, Sen. Jackson will serve out the rest of his two-year Senate term but will not qualify to run for re-election to the Senate District 24 seat. Continue reading “Sen. Bill Jackson Announces Retirement from the Georgia State Senate”
Senate Passes Albers’ DNA Collection Bill
ATLANTA (February 29, 2016) | On Monday, the Georgia State Senate passed by a vote of 42-4 Senate Bill 77. Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) sponsored SB 77 to require the collection and analysis of DNA samples from individuals convicted of felonies or those who are indicted for serious offenses. Continue reading “Senate Passes Albers’ DNA Collection Bill”