VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
New citizen’s arrest bill gains unanimous support
Release: Gov. Kemp Applauds Final Passage of Citizen's Arrest Overhaul Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded the final passage of HB 479, an overhaul of Georgia's citizen's arrest statute. The bill passed the Georgia…
GA General Assembly passes state employee parental leave…
Release: Georgia’s First Paid Parental Leave Benefit for State Employees & Teachers Receives Final Passage in General Assembly ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) announced that House Bill…
Gov. Kemp signs tax cut, adoption tax credit…
Release: Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp recently joined Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, and elected officials in signing HB 593 and HB 114. HB 593, The Tax Relief Act of 2021 allows single taxpayers and…
Georgia legislation plans to attract businesses and cut…
Release: Georgia House Passes Legislation to Cut Taxes and Create Jobs in Georgia ATLANTA – Recently, the Georgia House of Representatives passed four pieces of legislation to cut taxes on Georgia families and businesses, as…
New legislation hopes to crack down on street…
Release: Governor Kemp Announces Legislation to Combat Reckless Street Racing Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Kemp announced his administration's introduction of H.B 534, a bill to combat dangerous street racing in Georgia. Governor Kemp was joined…
Kemp announces overhaul of Citizen’s Arrest Statute
Release: Governor Kemp Announces Overhaul of Citizen's Arrest Statute Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced bipartisan legislation to overhaul Georgia's citizen's arrest statute. The bill is being carried by Kemp Administration Floor Leader Representative…
New Georgia legislation may allow ex-felons to vote
Release: Democratic State Legislators Introduce Legislation to End Felony Disenfranchisement in Georgia ATLANTA – State Representatives Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs), Bee Nguyen (D-Atlanta), Gregg Kennard (D-Lawrenceville), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Rebecca Mitchell (D-Snellville) and Erick Allen…
Senator Walker highlights initiatives to support GA agriculture
Release: Capitol Recap: Pandemic’s Impact on Food and Fiber, and Plans to Overcome By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) We’ve seen a drop in temperature over recent weeks and some crisp mornings. Fall is…