ATLANTA (June 8, 2010) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur), chairman of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), is inviting his constituents and Georgians everywhere for a round of golf at the prestigious Eagle’s Landing Country Club in Stockbridge on Friday, June 25, to benefit the GLBC scholarship fund. The tournament is open to the general public, who will have the chance to play alongside Jones and members of the caucus. Proceeds raised from ticket sales will go to benefit the GLBC scholarship fund, which has helped students from across the state pursue a higher education. Participants will have the opportunity to win exciting door prizes.
Sen. Shafer Calls on Governor to Sign Senate Bill 1, the Zero Based Budget Act
ATLANTA – Sen. David Shafer today released the following statement for use at a news conference called by Americans for Prosperity and The 912 Project supporting Senate Bill 1, the Zero Based Budget Act, and Senate Bill 148, the Legislative Sunset Commission Act. Continue reading “Sen. Shafer Calls on Governor to Sign Senate Bill 1, the Zero Based Budget Act”
Caleb’s Law signed into Georgia Law
ATLANTA (June 4, 2010) – Caleb’s Law sponsored by Senator Jack Murphy (R-Cumming), chairman of the Public Safety committee, was signed into Georgia law today by Gov. Sonny Perdue. Caleb Law’s (SB 360) will prohibit the use of a mobile phone for writing, sending, or reading a text-based message while operating a motor vehicle.
Senator Rogers’ Property Tax Overhaul Signed into Georgia Law
ATLANTA (June 4, 2010) – Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers’ (R-Woodstock) much anticipated Property Tax Assessment and Appeals Reform Bill (SB346) was signed into law today by Gov. Sonny Perdue. The bill is aimed at ensuring all Georgia properties are properly assessed at Fair Market Value and that property owners have guaranteed rights to appeal.
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NFIB/Georgia Honors Sen. Jeff Mullis as Guardian of Small Business
ATLANTA, June 3, 2010 – The Georgia office of the National Federation of Independent Business has presented state Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) with its coveted Guardian of Small Business Award.
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