Marcus Wiedower – Georgia House of Representatives

February 15, 2023

Rep. Marcus Wiedower Files Legislation to Legalize Sports Betting in Georgia

ATLANTA – State Representative Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) recently filed House Bill 380, or the “Georgia Lottery Game of Sports Betting Act,” to legalize mobile sports betting. Under this legislation, revenue generated from sports betting would be directed to educational programs under the Georgia Lottery, such as the HOPE Scholarship, HOPE Grants, Georgia College Completion Grants and Pre-K education.

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January 19, 2023

Rep. Marcus Wiedower Named Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government

ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) as the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government.

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January 17, 2023January 18, 2023

House Committee on Assignments Announces Committee Leadership Appointments

ATLANTA – Today, the House Committee on Assignments, chaired by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington), announced committee leadership appointments for the 2023-2024 legislative session.

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May 13, 2022May 13, 2022

Chairman Chuck Martin Announces Special Subcommittee of Higher Education to Address Workforce Development, Retention

ATLANTA – State Representative Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta) today announced a new special subcommittee of the House Higher Education Committee to address workforce development. This special subcommittee will examine current challenges the state is facing with respect to recruiting and retaining talent to Georgia’s workforce.

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January 25, 2022January 27, 2022

Rep. Marcus Wiedower Named Vice Chairman of the House Transportation Committee

ATLANTA – State Representative Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as the vice chairman of the House Transportation Committee for the remainder of the 2021-2022 legislative term.