Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the Georgia Joint Defense Commission

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced his appointees to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission.  Those appointees are:

  • Dave Belton (R-Buckhead)
  • Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire)
  • Bill Hitchens (R-Rincon)
  • Al Williams (D-Midway)

Established by Senate Bill 395, the Georgia Joint Defense Commission will advise the Governor and General Assembly on defense and military issues with the goal of supporting the long-term viability and development of the military, both active-duty and civilian, in Georgia.  The full text of Senate Bill 395 may be found here:  http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20172018/SB/395.

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