ATLANTA (August 5, 2014) | Sen. Judson Hill (R – Marietta) received the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) Legislator of the Year award last week at the organization’s 41st Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX. Sen. Hill received the award for his dedication to ALEC principles and support of Georgia’s ALEC delegation. Continue reading “American Legislative Exchange Council Honors Sen. Judson Hill with Legislator of the Year Award”
Sen. Donzella James Receives GABEO Freedom Fighter Award
ATLANTA (July 22, 2014) – Last month, Sen. Donzella James (D-Atlanta) received one of the Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials (GABEO) highest honors, the 2014 Freedom Fighter Award, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Continue reading “Sen. Donzella James Receives GABEO Freedom Fighter Award”
Sen. Vincent Fort Requests GBI Widen Thomaston Police Department Investigation
ATLANTA (July 15, 2014) | Sen. Vincent Fort (D- Atlanta) has sent the following letter to Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Vernon Keenan asking him to investigate the entire Thomaston Police Department in light of grievances filed against Officer Phillip Tobin and other law enforcement officials: Continue reading “Sen. Vincent Fort Requests GBI Widen Thomaston Police Department Investigation”
Rep. Allen Peake and Sen. Renee Unterman Announce Medical Cannabis Study Committee Meeting Dates
State Rep. Allen Peake (R – Macon) and State Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford) today announced the upcoming meeting dates for the Prescription of Medical Cannabis for Serious Medical Conditions Joint Study Committee: Continue reading “Rep. Allen Peake and Sen. Renee Unterman Announce Medical Cannabis Study Committee Meeting Dates”
Sen. Nan Orrock and Rep. Pat Gardner Announce State-Wide Changes to Georgia’s Scrap Tire Regulations
ATLANTA (July 8, 2014) | Today, Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) and State Rep. Pat Gardner (D-Atlanta) held a press conference at the Capitol to educate Georgians on updated regulations of Georgia’s scrap tire law. Sen. Orrock and Rep. Gardner were joined by Atlanta City Council members Joyce Sheperd and Felicia Moore, as well as other state policy makers. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock and Rep. Pat Gardner Announce State-Wide Changes to Georgia’s Scrap Tire Regulations”