Official Press Releases
By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)
The 10th week under the gold dome has come and gone, leaving us just five legislative days and two weeks away from the end of the 2018 Legislative Session. With the pressure on to review and vote on as many House bills as possible, you can bet that our days and nights here will continue to grow longer as we work to pass legislation that will positively impact Georgians. Continue reading “Update from the Capitol: Week Ten”
ATLANTA (March 16, 2018) | Sen. Ed Harbison (D – Columbus) hosted local elected officials from Senate District 15 at the state Capitol on Thursday, March 15, 2018, to discuss local issues and legislative priorities specific to the communities. Continue reading “Sen. Ed Harbison Welcomes Local Officials from District 15 to the State Capitol”
ATLANTA (March 16, 2018) | Senator Chuck Payne (R – Dalton) will present Senate Resolution 999 recognizing Lucas Andrew Warren of Dalton as the first Gerber spokesbaby with special needs on Monday, March 19, 2018. The Senate will convene at 10:00a.m. and the resolution will be presented shortly after. Citizens may view the presentation from the Senate gallery, however if you are unable to attend, follow this link for the livestream:
Continue reading “Gerber Baby Lucas Andrew Warren to Be Honored at Georgia State Capitol”
ATLANTA (March 13, 2018) | The Georgia House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 17, sponsored by Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford), on March 12, 2018. SB 17 is now headed to Governor Nathan Deal’s desk for his signature. Continue reading “Senator Renee Unterman’s “Brunch Bill” Receives Final Passage”
ATLANTA (March 9, 2018) | Sen. Tyler Harper (R – Ocilla) recently announced that the city of Douglas, Georgia in Coffee County has been selected to advance to the next phase of grant funding for the creation of Miracle Field at Wade Davis Park.
Continue reading “Sen. Tyler Harper Announces Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Recommendation”