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South Georgia at the State Capitol

By State Sen. Greg Goggans

The 2011 Budget and Higher Education

I want to thank all my constituents for your phone calls, letters, and emails to my office on your concerns for our current budget crisis, especially when it comes to education funding.  As the General Assembly is considering ways to fill over $1 billion in revenue shortfalls, I share your concern for the investment into education.  With over 60 percent of revenues going toward our schools (K-12 and the Board of Regents), it is essential we find ways to reduce spending without sacrificing the quality of our children’s education. Continue reading “South Georgia at the State Capitol”

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Notes from the Georgia Senate

By Sen. Don Thomas

As my colleagues and I near the completion of our two week recess, I would like to take an opportunity to update you on what has been going on here at the State Capitol.  By now, I am sure you are aware of the dire situation our state budget is facing.  As we continue to experience the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, our revenues have declined month after month.  We have used this necessary break from the normal legislative process so that we can dedicate a sufficient amount of time to examining every avenue state funds are appropriated to. Continue reading “Notes from the Georgia Senate”

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Sen. Orrock Announces First Women Entrepreneurs Day

ATLANTA (March 4, 2010) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) will announce the State Capitol’s first Women Entrepreneurs Day on Monday, March 8 to recognize Georgia’s nearly 200,000 women business owners.  In addition to a delegation of women entrepreneurs, Sen. Orrock will be joined by Felicia Joy, founder of Ms. CEO Media Inc., a fast-growing multimedia company in Atlanta that provides insight and inspiration for women entrepreneurs. 

WHO:             Sen. Nan Orrock

                        Felicia Joy, founder of Ms. CEO Media Inc.

                        Women entrepreneurs

 

WHEN:           Monday, March 8, 2010

                        9:30 – 10:00 a.m.    

WHERE:        Senate Press Conference Room 203

                        Coverdell Legislative Office Building

                        18 Capitol Square

                        Atlanta, GA 30324

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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
March 4, 2010
For Information Contact:
Raegan Weber, Director
Kallarin Richards, Senior Communications Specialist
kallarin.richards@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028

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Sen. Buckner Announces Education Town Hall Meeting

ATLANTA (March 3, 2010) – Sen. Gail Buckner (D-Jonesboro) will hold a town hall meeting on Saturday, March 20 to present information about education issues.  The program will begin at 10:00 a.m. with recognition of Henry County’s Teachers of the Year as well as other outstanding Henry County School employees who will be presented with HERO awards (Henry Employee Recognition Observance).  There will also be a presentation on Race to the Top, the national education initiative that the Henry County School System has signed.

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