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Jordan Ridley appointed vice chair of Georgia's house code revision committee

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 16, 2025

The Georgia House of Representatives has appointed State Representative Jordan Ridley as the Vice Chairman of the House Code Revision Committee. Rep. Ridley, who represents Woodstock, will also serve as Secretary of the House Energy, Utilities and...

Senator Billy Hickman named chairman of education committee

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 16, 2025

Senator Billy Hickman has been appointed as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth.

Rep. Matt Reeves receives award for work on donor privacy bill

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 16, 2025

State Representative Matt Reeves of Duluth has been honored with the Champion of Philanthropic Freedom Award by the Philanthropy Roundtable.

Bill Cowsert reappointed as chairman of regulated industries committee

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 16, 2025

Senator Bill Cowsert has been reappointed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities by Lt.

Kemp proposes expansion of Medicaid eligibility under Georgia Pathways

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 16, 2025

Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced a proposed change to the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program, aiming to enhance eligibility through the addition of a new qualifying activity.

Georgia senator proposes new law for enhanced school safety measures

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 16, 2025

Senator Jason Anavitarte of Dallas has introduced Senate Bill 17, a legislative measure aimed at enhancing school safety in Georgia.

Kemp calls for legislative action against lawsuit abuse in Georgia

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 16, 2025

Governor Brian Kemp has called for new legislation to address the issue of lawsuit abuse in Georgia.

Resolution introduced to rename intersection after fallen deputy

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 15, 2025

This week, Senator Jason Anavitarte introduced a resolution to rename an intersection in Paulding County in honor of Deputy Brandon Cunningham.

Sonya Halpern begins third term representing Georgia's 39th Senate District

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 15, 2025

Senator Sonya Halpern has been sworn in for her third term representing Georgia's 39th Senate District.

Jasmine Clark elected chair of Gwinnett County House Delegation

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 15, 2025

On January 14, 2025, State Representative Jasmine Clark (D-Lilburn) was elected as the chair of the Gwinnett County House Delegation.

RaShaun Kemp takes office as Georgia's first openly gay state senator

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 15, 2025

On January 15, 2025, Senator RaShaun Kemp was officially sworn in to serve the 38th Senate District of Georgia for the 2025-2026 biennium.

Lunar New Year celebration planned by AAPI Caucus at Georgia State Capitol

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 15, 2025

Members of the Legislative Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus are set to host a Lunar New Year Day event at the Georgia State Capitol.

Georgia Capitol hosts MLK Celebration of Service on January 17

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 15, 2025

State Representative Billy Mitchell has announced an event to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Senator Larry Walker III begins sixth term representing Georgia's 20th District

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 15, 2025

Senator Larry Walker III has been sworn in for his sixth term representing Georgia's 20th District, marking the beginning of his 10th legislative session.

Rep. Park Cannon to host Doula Day at Georgia State Capitol

By Peach Tree Times | Jan 15, 2025

State Representative Park Cannon, a Democrat from Atlanta and Secretary of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus, is set to host Doula Day at the State Capitol on January 23, 2025.