ATLANTA – The metro Atlanta legislative delegation today approved the 2010 update of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) Citizen District map. The bipartisan delegation approved a map drawn by the June 16th Working Group by a vote of 21 to 13. Continue reading “Metro Atlanta Legislative Delegation Approves New ARC Citizen District Map”
Georgia Chamber Awards Rep. Mark Hamilton with ‘A’ for 2011 Session
ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) has earned an ‘A’ grade from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce for his strong support of the state’s business community during the 2011 legislative session. The Chamber released its first true legislative scorecard for the 2011-2012 General Assembly, which includes midterm grades for state House and Senate members based upon their votes on legislation deemed important to economic growth and job creation. Continue reading “Georgia Chamber Awards Rep. Mark Hamilton with ‘A’ for 2011 Session”
Rep. Steve Davis Appointed to NCSL Budgets and Revenue Committee
ATLANTA – State Representative Steve Davis (R-McDonough) was recently appointed to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce Committee by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). Rep. Davis will serve a two year term running through 2012. Continue reading “Rep. Steve Davis Appointed to NCSL Budgets and Revenue Committee”
Rep. Richard Smith Named Legislator of the Year
ATLANTA – State Representative Richard Smith (R-Columbus) was recently named “Legislator of the Year” by the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), a national nonprofit organization representing the interests of insurance and financial advisers. Continue reading “Rep. Richard Smith Named Legislator of the Year”
Rep. Edward Lindsey Comments on Interim Superintendent for Atlanta Public Schools
ATLANTA – State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) today released the following statement regarding the Atlanta School Board’s decision to hire Erroll Davis, the current University System of Georgia chancellor, as the interim superintendent for Atlanta Public Schools: Continue reading “Rep. Edward Lindsey Comments on Interim Superintendent for Atlanta Public Schools”