ATLANTA (March 18, 2015) | Sen. John Albers (R- Roswell) has recently called on the Georgia General Assembly to look at transportation funding options that do not include tax increases for Georgia’s citizens. Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Calls for Other Transportation Funding Options”
Legislative Package Aimed at Greater Transparency in DeKalb Goes to the Governor
ATLANTA (March 25, 2015) | Sen. Elena Parent (D – Atlanta) commends the Senate’s passage of House Bills 597, 598, and 599, sponsored by Rep. Scott Holcomb (D – 81), three pieces of legislation that work together to increase transparency in DeKalb governmental operations. Continue reading “Legislative Package Aimed at Greater Transparency in DeKalb Goes to the Governor”
Sen. Donzella James Dedicates Portion of Peachtree Street to Gladys Knight
ATLANTA (March 19, 2015) | Last week, Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) sponsored Senate Resolution 441 honoring Ms. Gladys Knight and dedicating a portion of Peachtree Street in her name. SR 441 passed the senate unanimously. Continue reading “Sen. Donzella James Dedicates Portion of Peachtree Street to Gladys Knight”
Sen. Valencia Seay Urges Congress to Rename Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala.
ATLANTA (March 19, 2015) | State Senator Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) recently sponsored Senate Resolution 453 which calls on the United States’ Congress to rename the Edmund Pettus bridge as the Edmund Pettus-John Lewis Bridge. Continue reading “Sen. Valencia Seay Urges Congress to Rename Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala.”
Sen. Frank Ginn and Mayor Nancy Denson Honor Willie “W.C.” Bolton on the Occasion of His Retirement with Senate Resolution 77
ATLANTA (March 19, 2015) | Sen. Frank Ginn (R – Danielsville), Athens Mayor Nancy Denson, and the entire board honored the retirement of Willie “W.C.” Bolton with the presentation of Senate Resolution 77 on Tuesday, March 17. Mayor Denson presented Mr. Bolton with a treasured key to the City of Athens for his dedicated and meritorious service. The presentation was held at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center Northeast Board Meeting in Athens. Bolton served for 42 years in law enforcement, including time spent as a deputy sheriff and working multiple positions in government associations. Continue reading “Sen. Frank Ginn and Mayor Nancy Denson Honor Willie “W.C.” Bolton on the Occasion of His Retirement with Senate Resolution 77”