Peach Tree Times

ATLANTA – Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the dates and locations for the 2024 meetings of the House Rural Development Council, alongside Co-Chairmen Rep. Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) and Rep. Mack Jackson (D-Sandersville).

“The House Rural Development Council has been instrumental in bringing historic growth and economic development to rural communities across the state,” said Burns. “From developing strategic policies to bolstering economies, supporting small businesses, increasing access to broadband and expanding educational opportunities – every Georgian has benefited from the work of the council. I look forward to their continued efforts on behalf of rural Georgia’s businesses, citizens and communities.”

The meeting dates and locations for 2024 are as follows:

- Thursday, August 29: Berry College (Rome)

- Wednesday, September 18: City of Thomson

- Tuesday, October 22: City of Douglas

- Wednesday, December 4: City of Springfield

“We look forward to another tremendous legislative year and implementing many of the initiatives we will discuss in our meetings. I am particularly looking forward to listening to Georgia’s rural communities,” said Chairman Greene.

“We are proud of the work the Georgia House Rural Development Council has accomplished in the past. Our goal is to continue enhancing rural Georgia by bringing more economic development,” said Chairman Jackson.

Specific meeting times and location information will be announced prior to each meeting, with dates subject to change. Meetings will be livestreamed and open to the public.

Established in 2017, the House Rural Development Council was renewed for 2023-2024 by unanimous adoption of House Resolution 488 during the 2023 legislative session.

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