Rep. Hogan Commends Opening of Mobile Community Health Unit for Glynn and McIntosh Counties

ATLANTA – State Representative Don Hogan (R-St. Simon’s Island) commends the opening of a mobile community health unit for residents of Glynn and McIntosh counties. The Coastal Community Health Services (CCHS) specialized medical unit began operating at various locations across the two counties in October.

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Georgia Legislators Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Citizen’s Arrest Law, to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow

ATLANTA – State Representatives Carl Gilliard (D- Garden City), Roger Bruce (D-Atlanta), Don Hogan (R-St. Simon’s Island), William Boddie (D-East Point) and Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) today announced their plans to introduce legislation which would repeal Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law. The legislators will also hold a press conference to discuss the proposed legislation TOMORROW, Friday, June 5, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the steps of Chatham County Courthouse (133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401). Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Citizen’s Arrest Law, to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow”

Coastal Delegation Gets Answers on Interstate Tree Removal Mishap

ATLANTA – At the leading of State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine), with the support of State Representatives Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) and Don Hogan (R-St. Simon’s Island), the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will begin an interstate beautification plan on Interstates 95 and 16 in Camden County after thousands of trees were removed along I-95 causing tremendous noise for residents. Continue reading “Coastal Delegation Gets Answers on Interstate Tree Removal Mishap”

Speaker Ralston Appoints Rep. Hogan to Jekyll Island State Park Authority Oversight Committee

ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) recently appointed State Representative Don Hogan (R-St. Simon’s Island) to serve on the Jekyll Island State Park Authority Oversight Committee. Rep. Hogan’s term will run concurrent with the 2017-2018 legislative term.

“Jekyll Island is a unique and beautiful state park, and I am honored that Speaker Ralston appointed me to serve on this important committee,” said Rep. Hogan. “I am thankful to represent the citizens of District 179, which includes Jekyll Island, and I look forward to continuing my public service to my constituents and our state by helping to preserve our island’s natural resources and beauty.”

The Jekyll Island State Park Authority Oversight Committee is responsible for reviewing the Jekyll Island Authority’s annual financial position and ensuring the authority’s statutory duties and functions are accomplished successfully and in accordance with Georgia law. The Jekyll Island Authority was created in 1950 by the Georgia General Assembly in order to provide for the safekeeping and improvement of the island.

The Jekyll Island State Park Authority Oversight Committee is composed of three members of the state House of Representatives and three members of the state Senate, appointed by the House Speaker and by the President of the Senate, respectively. Additionally, the Speaker of the House appoints a member who will serve as vice-chairman in odd numbered years and as chairman in even numbered years. The members of the committee serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. 

For more information on the Jekyll Island Authority, please click here.

Representative Don Hogan represents the citizens of District 179, which includes portions of Glynn County. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves on the Economic Development & Tourism Information and Audits and Natural Resources & Environment committees.
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Reps. Jones, Hogan and Spencer Urge Georgia Congressional Delegation to Oppose EPA’s Reconsideration of Coal Ash Rule

ATLANTA — State Representatives Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick), Don Hogan (R-St. Simons Island) and Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) recently called on U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-Ga.) and U.S. Congressman Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) to oppose the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) reconsideration of the 2015 Coal Ash Rule.  Continue reading “Reps. Jones, Hogan and Spencer Urge Georgia Congressional Delegation to Oppose EPA’s Reconsideration of Coal Ash Rule”