State Rep. Jon G. Burns
Recent News About State Rep. Jon G. Burns
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College Park celebrates becoming a designated Purple Heart City
State Representatives Kim Schofield and Rhonda Burnough participated in a recent event in College Park to mark the city's designation as a Purple Heart City.
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Call for unity through prayer amidst political division
1 Timothy 2:1 – 4 emphasizes the importance of prayer and unity, urging people to pray for leaders regardless of their imperfections.
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Rep. Doreen Carter hosts Female Entrepreneurship Day at Georgia State Capitol
State Representative Doreen Carter will host Female Entrepreneurship Day on November 15, 2024, at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.
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AI subcommittee meeting scheduled at Emory University
The Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Subcommittee on Artificial Intelligence is set to convene its upcoming meeting at Emory University in Atlanta.
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Georgia subcommittee to discuss prison safety and budget impacts
The House Special Subcommittee of Appropriations on State Prisons is set to convene for its inaugural meeting at the Georgia State Capitol.
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Georgia redirects $100M for hurricane relief to aid farmers
Today, the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, Jon Burns, announced a significant financial relief measure for the state's agriculture sector following Hurricane Helene.
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Concerns raised over military officers' role in Cobb County schools
State Representative David Wilkerson has voiced concerns over the Cobb County School District's decision to employ former military intelligence officers for data collection on students.
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House committee on private water systems schedules meeting in Atlanta
The House Study Committee on Private Water Systems is set to convene its next meeting in Atlanta.
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House study committee on navigable streams to meet in Newnan
The House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters is set to convene its next meeting in Newnan, Georgia.
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Black Farmer's Ball celebrates contributions and achievements
State Representative Regina Lewis-Ward recently organized the second Black Farmer’s Ball event in Atlanta on October 25, 2024.
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House study committee to meet on tree care industry safety
The House Study Committee on Safety & Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry is scheduled to convene its next meeting at the State Capitol.
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Legislators discuss pharmacy benefit managers at Georgia State Capitol
State Representative Kim Schofield, along with other state legislators, organized a roundtable discussion on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) at the Georgia State Capitol.
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Rep. Sandra Scott joins annual turkey drive in Rex
State Representative Sandra Scott, representing Rex, Georgia, will participate in the New Testament Gospel Worldwide Ministries' Fourth Annual Turkey Drive.
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House committee on community solar schedules next meeting at state capitol
The House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Ad Hoc Committee on Community Solar is set to convene for its second meeting on November 19, 2024.
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Georgia legislator addresses concerns over proposed crematory violating state law
As the state representative for Georgia House District 87, a pressing issue has been brought to attention regarding a proposed crematory development along Memorial Drive.
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Rep. Doreen Carter to receive Black History Award at Atlanta summit
State Representative Doreen Carter is set to receive the Black History Award at the Defend Black History Summit in Atlanta.
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House Rural Development Council discusses hurricane recovery at Americus meeting
State Representative Gerald Greene, co-chair of the House Rural Development Council, recently led a meeting at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus. The council's third meeting of the year addressed recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as discussions on Georgia’s agriculture industry and the role of natural gas in supporting agribusiness recruitment and retention.
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Rep. Seabaugh collaborates with Cobb Schools on enhanced safety strategy
State Representative Devan Seabaugh has teamed up with Cobb County School Superintendent Chris Ragsdale to launch a new school safety initiative. The strategy aims to enhance the existing security measures in place across the district, focusing on proactive threat identification and prevention.
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Cheokas and Reeves to discuss statewide tax referendums at upcoming press conference
State Representatives Mike Cheokas and Matt Reeves are set to hold a press conference to discuss three statewide tax referendums. The event will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 1 p.m. It will be held both in-person at One Sugarloaf Centre in Duluth, Georgia, and virtually via Zoom.
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Georgia governor proposes $1 billion income tax refund
State Representative Mike Cameron expressed his support for Governor Brian Kemp's proposal to provide a $1 billion income tax refund to Georgia residents. The announcement was made at the Capitol, where Rep. Cameron stood alongside Gov. Kemp, House Speaker Jon Burns, and other legislators.