Georgia Senate Press Office – Page 698

November 12, 2009

Honor America’s Heroes on Veterans Day

By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (Nov. 11, 2009) – For generations, American men and women have risked their lives to defend our country on the front lines of battle. Rather than drive to an office each day and go home to their families at night, they work in war zones where danger lurks around every corner. Instead of watching their kid’s sports games or dance recitals on weekends, they continue fighting to protect the people they love back home. They are war veterans, and they are America’s heroes.

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November 9, 2009

Sen. Tarver Resigns Senate Seat after Confirmation by U.S. Senate

ATLANTA (Nov. 9, 2009) – State Senator Ed Tarver (D – Augusta) announced his resignation from the Georgia State Senate, effective 12 noon on November 9. On November 6, the full United States Senate confirmed Sen. Tarver to become the next United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Tarver Resigns Senate Seat after Confirmation by U.S. Senate”

November 6, 2009November 6, 2009

South Georgia at the State Capitol

By: State Sen. Greg Goggans

ATLANTA (November 6, 2009) –

Taxes and the Business Climate

A very important determinant of a business deciding to locate or expand is the business “climate” of the state. That is, how does a state stack up against other states in key areas that determine the cost of doing business and the ability to make a profit. Continue reading “South Georgia at the State Capitol”

November 4, 2009

Sen. Butterworth Holds Summit with City and County Leaders

ATLANTA (Nov. 3, 2009) – State Senator Jim Butterworth (R-Clarkesville) held a government collaboration summit with city and county leaders last week in Habersham County. The meeting served as a forum to discuss how to improve their partnership as well as the need to serve constituents with results-oriented solutions. Continue reading “Sen. Butterworth Holds Summit with City and County Leaders”

November 2, 2009

Senator Fort Testifies Before Congress on Foreclosures and Predatory Lending

ATLANTA (Nov. 2, 2009) – State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) testified in the Georgia State Capitol before members of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s Domestic Policy Subcommittee, which included Chairman Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), Rep. David Scott (D-Georgia) and Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-Georgia). Fort spoke about Atlanta’s soaring foreclosure rates and the negative influence predatory lending has had on Atlanta neighborhoods.

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