New Georgia Health Care Information Site Up and Running

ATLANTA (January 7, 2009) – A new state website gives Georgians access to the latest healthcare quality, cost and health education information. In response to 2007 legislation championed by Georgia State Senator Judson Hill (R-Marietta) and after much hard work, the Department of Community Health (DCH) announced the launch of GeorgiaHealthInfo.gov Monday as a resource to help Georgians make educated health decisions.

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Sen. John Douglas Pre-Files Legislation to Protect Children from Sexual Predators

ATLANTA (December 30, 2008) – State Senator John Douglas (R-Social Circle) has pre-filed Senate Bill 14 to help protect school children from sexual predators. The bill simply amends current state law by adding that no one on the National Sex Offender Registry or the state sexual offender registry can be elected to serve on a local board of education.

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The Gift of Christmas

By Sen. Chip Pearson

Sen. Chip Pearson
Sen. Chip Pearson

ATLANTA (December 19, 2008) – During this hopeful season we are reminded of the many blessings we enjoy, and we renew our sense of what is important in our lives. We gather with our family and friends to share old traditions and create new ones.

The news tells us stories of families’ Christmas celebrations being less this year due to economic hardships. We hear, “How do I tell my children that there will be less presents under the tree?” Continue reading “The Gift of Christmas”

Senate Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption Study Committee Continue Reform Discussion

ATLANTA (December 22, 2008) – State Senator Ed Tarver (D-Augusta) called to order the Senate Exemptions for the Purpose of Bankruptcy Study Committee’s second meeting Thursday at the Capitol. The panel heard testimony from Chapter 13 bankruptcy and mortgage industry representatives who believe any revision to the current homestead exemption policy in Georgia, currently at $10,000, need to be approached cautiously and with provisions. Continue reading “Senate Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption Study Committee Continue Reform Discussion”