By State Representative Dee Dawkins-Haigler (D-Lithonia)
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As a legislator, mother, and wife of a Major recently deployed to Afghanistan, national security is always on my mind. Continue reading “U.S. Senate votes to ratify New START”
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By State Representative Dee Dawkins-Haigler (D-Lithonia)
(194 words)
As a legislator, mother, and wife of a Major recently deployed to Afghanistan, national security is always on my mind. Continue reading “U.S. Senate votes to ratify New START”
Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians to Meet on January 5th in Atlanta
MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: | Contact: Lindsey Thompson |
Wednesday, December 29, 2010 | (404) 656-3996 |
lindsey.thompson@house.ga.gov |
Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians to Meet on January 5th in Atlanta
ATLANTA- The Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians will meet on Wednesday, January 5th at 1:00 PM in the Floyd Room of the Sloppy Floyd Building in Atlanta, Georgia.
Who: Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians
What: Tax Council Meeting
When: Wednesday, January 5, 2011
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Where: Floyd Room
20th floor of the West Tower in the
Sloppy Floyd Building
200 Piedmont Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Directions: http://gba.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,59377335_73932487,00.html
Members of the Press planning to attend this meeting are asked to please RSVP to Lindsey Thompson (lindsey.thompson@house.ga.gov) by 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 4th so that we can ensure there is adequate space.
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Statement from Rep. Kip Smith Regarding the Prescribed Burn in FDR State Park
ATLANTA— State Representative Kip Smith (R-Columbus) today issued the following statement regarding the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ decision not to have a prescribed burn in FDR state park:
“I am encouraged by the statement from the Department of Natural Resources in regards to the burn at FDR Park. While I feel like they are listening to the citizens of our district, I will continue to monitor the situation.”
* Editor’s Note: a copy of the letter from Todd Holbrook, Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, announcing the decision not to have a controlled burn is attached for your convenience.*
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Representative Kip Smith represents the citizens of District 129, which includes portions of Harris, Muscogee, and Troup counties. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2008, and currently serves on the Education, Economic Development and Tourism, Industrial Relations, and Natural Resources and Environment committees.
Rep. Mike Cheokas Joins the House Republican Caucus
ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Cheokas of Americus today announced that he is joining the House Republican Caucus and resigning from the House Democratic Caucus. Continue reading “
Rep. Mike Cheokas Joins the House Republican Caucus
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Rep. Amy Carter to Become Governor’s Floor Leader
ATLANTA— State Representative Amy Carter (R-Valdosta) today issued the following statement regarding her appointment as one of Governor-Elect Nathan Deal’s Floor Leaders in the Georgia House of Representatives: Continue reading “
Rep. Amy Carter to Become Governor’s Floor Leader”