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…
Texting While Driving Ban Passes In FL
With only one lone 'no' vote, the Florida Senate on Thursday passed a texting while driving ban. The state House approved the bill earlier this week, but added a provision that sent it back to…
Kingston Enters Race For Chambliss’ Senate Seat
Rep. Jack Kingston announced on Wednesday to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he is planning to run for the Senate seat that will be vacated by the outgoing Saxby Chambliss. While Kingston told the AJC that he…
Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer Named “Georgian…
[caption id="attachment_2306" align="alignleft" width="300"] senate.ga.gov[/caption] Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R – Duluth) was recently named “Georgian of the Year” by James Magazine; an honor given to a business, civic or political leader whose…
FL Senate Passes Texting While Driving Ban
Tallahassee, FL- The Florida Senate has unanimously passed legislation to outlaw text messaging by all drivers. Senate Bill 52, written by Senator Nancy Detert (R-Venice), created the 'Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law,' which makes…
FL Senate Passes Ban On ‘Internet Cafes’
What was thought to be a tough vote to ban so-called Internet cafes in the state of Florida turned out to be anything but, with the Senate voting 36-4 to get rid of the businesses.…
GA Legislature Passes Ethics Reform Bill
After a week of back-and-forth, it didn't look like the sweeping ethics bill first proposed by State Speaker of the House David Ralston had a chance of passing on the final day of the General…
Gun Bill Fails To Get Through GA Legislature
On Sine Die yesterday, the final day of the General Assembly, one bill that had made headlines for weeks ended up on the proverbial cutting-room floor. Senate Bill 101 would have allowed guns to be…