Local Government News
Senate Committee on Public Safety’s Fulton County Jail Subcommittee to Hear Additional Testimony
ATLANTA (May 3, 2024) — The Senate Committee on Public Safety’s Fulton County Jail Subcommittee, chaired by Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R-Cataula), has announced that it will be hearing additional testimony from various officials at its upcoming meeting. This will mark the sixth official subcommittee meeting on the Fulton County Jail.The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 9 a.m. at 450 State Capitol. It is open to the public and will also be live-streamed on the Senate website.Sen. Randy Robertson, who serves as Majority Whip of the...
Rep. Matt Reeves’ Second Chance Workforce Act Signed into Law
Yesterday, State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) witnessed the signing of the Second Chance Workforce Act into law by Governor Brian Kemp at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Ga. The legislation, known as House Bill 926, is a collaborative effort that aims to support individuals with low-level municipal citation and misdemeanor charges in maintaining their driver’s licenses during their cases, ensuring their ability to drive to work is not interrupted."The Second Chance Workforce Act represents a significant stride toward fairness and opportunity for every Georgian,"...