ATLANTA (April 17, 2009) – Sen. Jim Butterworth (R-Demorest) provided a guarantee that local governments in the 50th Senate District will continue to receive their share of unidentifiable sales tax proceeds with the passage of House Bill 181, which he helped to move through the Senate. This legislation reinstates the sunset date on the authority of the Department of Revenue (DOR) to return these funds to local governments, which was set to expire on June 30 and will become law upon the Governor’s signature.
Sen. Majority Leader Rogers and House Representative Graves Participate in Tax Day Tea Party Events
Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) and House Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger) will participate in Atlanta Tea Party Activities at the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 (www.atlantateaparty.net). Sen. Rogers and Rep. Graves will be available to discuss the JOBS Act (HB 481 and 482) and other legislation passed during the 2009 Legislative Session that will get Georgia on the road to economic recovery and lead the way for a true economic stimulus plan. Continue reading “Sen. Majority Leader Rogers and House Representative Graves Participate in Tax Day Tea Party Events”
Sen. Dan Moody Will Not Run for State Senate in 2010
ATLANTA (April 13, 2009) – Sen. Dan Moody (R-Alpharetta) announced today he will not seek a fifth term in the Georgia State Senate. Since qualifying begins this time next year, Moody wanted to announce his intentions now to allow for others to consider the opportunity. Continue reading “Sen. Dan Moody Will Not Run for State Senate in 2010”
Sen. Goggans: Transportation Relief Comes to Georgia
ATLANTA (April 9, 2009)— Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced that he has submitted the required “1511 Certification” on 67 road projects around Georgia that will be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These projects represent approximately one-fourth of the total funds that will be available to Georgia for transportation through the stimulus package. State Senator Greg Goggans’ (R-Douglas) counties, Bacon, Coffee, and Ware, are among the many areas in Georgia that will benefit from these projects.
“This is a major step in the right direction with Georgia’s transportation repair,” praises Goggans. “This includes resurfacing projects on highways that will improve congestion and safety and spur economic activity.”
Among the many projects, Bacon County will receive $2,078,290 in maintenance costs for SR 32 from West of CR 317 and for Apple Tree Lane to East of Hurricane Creek. Coffee County will receive $1,644,000 in maintenance costs for SR 31 North Bound, US 441 from SR 135 to CS 787, and McNeal Drive. Ware County will receive $1,662,727 in maintenance costs for SR 4BU, US 1 from South of CR 341, Short Street to North of CR 255, and Smith Road.
“These projects also let tax payers know exactly how their money is being spent,” Goggans says. “I am proud to report to my constituents that much needed transportation relief is coming their way.”
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Sen. Greg Goggans represents the 7th Senate District which includes Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Clinch, Coffee, Echols, Lanier, Pierce, and Ware counties and portions of Cook County. He may be reached by phone at 404.463.5263 or by e-mail at greg.goggans@senate.ga.gov.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
April 9, 2009
For Information Contact:
Raegan Weber, Director
Hayley Howell, Senate Press Office Aide
hayley.howell@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0029
Sen. Butterworth Announces Local Road Projects to Receive Federal Stimulus Funds
ATLANTA (April 9, 2009) – Sen. Jim Butterworth (R-Demorest) today announced local road projects that will soon be underway upon receiving funding from the federal stimulus package. Over $7 million in stimulus funds will be awarded to counties in the 50th Senate District for road maintenance and repairs.
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