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State Representative Teri Anulewicz (D-Smyrna) was recently honored as a Legislator of the Year by the Junior League of Atlanta (JLA) at their “Spirit of Voluntarism” luncheon. The award was presented in recognition of Anulewicz's advocacy for women and children in the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia.“I am very thankful to be honored by JLA as a Legislator of the Year,” said Rep. Anulewicz. “As a member of this organization for 20 years, I have seen the impact JLA has made on our community and state. We will remain steadfast in our commitment to uplift women’s...

Sen. Sonya Halpern Named ‘2024 Legislator of the Year’ by JAMES Magazine

ATLANTA (May 6, 2024) – Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), Vice Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, has been named a ‘2024 Legislator of the Year’ by JAMES Magazine. The award is featured in their March-April edition, dubbed “The Most Influential Issue.”Reflecting on this accolade, Sen. Halpern expressed her gratitude, stating, "I am deeply grateful for the distinction of being named one of the top three State Lawmakers of 2024 in Georgia by JAMES Magazine. Holding several key Senate leadership roles, I have dedicated myself to advancing crucial issues such as healthcare...

Rep. Matt Reeves to Hold Press Conference on Gwinnett Property Tax Referendum

State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) is set to host a press conference on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 4 p.m. to address Gwinnett County's property tax referendum. The event will take place at the 1818 Club in Duluth, Georgia.During the press conference, Rep. Reeves will shed light on House bills 711 and 748, which were passed in 2023 and have placed two crucial ballot questions on the primary ballot scheduled for May 21, 2024, in Gwinnett County. The proposed questions aim to enhance property tax relief for Gwinnett homeowners. According to the information released...

Sen. Larry Walker III Applauds Signing of Legislation to Strengthen Georgia’s Workforce

Sen. Larry Walker III expressed his gratitude for the signing of three critical pieces of legislation aimed at bolstering Georgia’s workforce. In a statement, he thanked Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Governor Brian Kemp, and his colleagues in the Georgia General Assembly for prioritizing the needs of hardworking Georgians through the passage of this legislation.Regarding the impact of the legislation, Sen. Walker stated, “As part of the Lt. Governor’s red tape rollback initiative, these measures will have a direct and positive impact on the lives of everyday Georgians by...

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Georgia during April

By Peach Tree Times | May 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Georgia in April.

Georgia: Devices companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Georgia in April

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Georgia in April.

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,"...

Sen. Randy Robertson Applauds Signage of Bail Bond Legislation

ATLANTA (May 3, 2024) — Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula) stood alongside Governor Brian P. Kemp at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center on Wednesday, May 1, for the signing of public safety legislation, including Senate Bill 63, a measure which he authored. The bill clarifies that no bail schedule, local standing order, official policy, or local ordinance can require the unsecured judicial release of an accused individual before appearing in front of a judge. Furthermore, the legislation adds several additional bail-restricted offenses.Sen. Robertson...

Gov Kemp: Georgia Lands 350 New Jobs in E-mobility Manufacturing

Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia has announced that GF Casting Solutions AG (GF Casting Solutions) will be investing over $184 million in a new manufacturing facility in Augusta, creating 350 new jobs for Richmond County. Governor Kemp expressed his excitement about the new investment, stating, “Having met the great team at GF Casting Solutions during our recent mission to Switzerland, we could not be more excited to welcome them to the Peach State. Congratulations to Augusta and Richmond County for securing these jobs of the future for Georgians.”Carlos Vasto, President...

FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Georgia during April

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from Georgia in April.

DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation to Hold Post-Session Town Hall Meeting in Stonecrest

DeKalb County House Delegation Chair Karla Drenner and Vice Chair Viola Davis, along with members of the DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation, have announced they will be holding a post-session town hall meeting with state representatives. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the New Black Wall Street Market in Stonecrest.State representatives will use this platform to recap the 2024 legislative session. For any inquiries regarding the event, individuals are encouraged to reach out to long.tran@house.ga.gov.The event will...

Georgia Governor Signs Legislation to Support Law Enforcement and Dementia Patients

ATLANTA – State Representative Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs) stood alongside Governor Kemp at the State Capitol today as he signed two crucial bills into law aimed at supporting law enforcement and dementia patients in Georgia.House Bill 500, which creates the offense of arson of a law enforcement vehicle, was hailed by Rep. Silcox as an essential update to the law. She emphasized the importance of prosecuting criminals who engage in such destructive behavior, stating, "HB 500 is a much-needed update to the law to ensure that we have a mechanism to prosecute criminals...

DeKalb State House & Senate Delegation Celebrate Grand Opening of Constituent Services Office

Members of the DeKalb County House and Senate Legislative Delegation recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Constituent Services Office on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the New Black Wall Street in Stonecrest, Georgia. The event was a historic collaboration between the Georgia State House and Senate DeKalb Legislative Delegation and the New Black Wall Street Market as they marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.During the event, the Mayor of Stonecrest, Jazzmin Cobble, welcomed the attendees and expressed her excitement about hosting the office in...

Chairman Robert Dickey Commends Governor Kemp for Signing Legislation to Update REACH Scholarship

State Representative Robert Dickey, also known as Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, expressed his gratitude towards Governor Kemp for signing House Bill 970 into law. The bill is set to update the funding mechanisms for the Realizing Education Achievement Can Happen (REACH) scholarship program.Chairman Dickey emphasized the importance of the legislation by stating, "In sponsoring this legislation, my objective was to increase funding for the REACH scholarship in the hopes that it keeps young Georgians in the education pipeline and...

Rep. Devan Seabaugh Applauds Signing of Legislation Providing Immunity from Prosecution for Law Enforcement Officers