Rep. Shaw Named Legislator of the Year By Firefighters

ATLANTA – State Representative Jason Shaw (R-Lakeland) recently received the 2013 Legislator of the Year Award from The Georgia State Firefighters’ Association (GSFA) and the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs (GAFC). The award is given every year to the legislator who goes above and beyond in his or her role to support Georgia fire service.

Speaker Ralston and House Rural Development Council Leadership Announce Creation of Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation

ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston and the leadership of the House Rural Development Council (RDC) today announced the creation of the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation. The RDC is co-chaired by State Representatives Terry England (R-Auburn) and Jay Powell (R-Camilla). State Representative Sam Watson (R-Moultrie) serves as vice chair of the council.