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Georgia prepares for statewide certification of general election results

Georgia is approaching the deadline for certifying its general election results, set for Friday, November 22.

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 20, 2024

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Georgia farmland preservation committee to hold final meeting

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 20, 2024

The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is set to hold its final meeting on Monday, November 25, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at 450 State Capitol, located at 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA.

Spencer Frye elected vice-chairman by Georgia House Democratic Caucus

The Georgia House Democratic Caucus has chosen State Representative Spencer Frye from Athens to take on the role of House Minority Caucus Vice-Chairman.

Senator Gail Davenport joins annual turkey drive in Rex

On November 23, 2024, Senator Gail Davenport will participate in the Fourth Annual Turkey Drive organized by New Testament Gospel Worldwide Ministries.

Rep. Lynn Smith discusses waterway access strategies with House study committee

State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), chair of the House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters, recently convened a meeting in House District 70 to discuss strategies for expanding public waterway access and conservation...

Tanya F. Miller elected as Georgia House Minority Caucus Chairman

The Georgia House Democratic Caucus has elected State Representative Tanya F. Miller (D-Atlanta) as the House Minority Caucus Chairman for the 2025-2026 legislative term.

House study committee schedules next agricultural meeting in Tifton

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 18, 2024

The House Study Committee on the Exchange, Storage and Coverage of Agricultural Products, Grain and Livestock is set to hold its upcoming meeting at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture located at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia.

Georgia representatives join NFWL conference focusing on female lobbyist contributions

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 18, 2024

State Representatives Kim Schofield and Sandra Scott recently attended the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) 2024 Annual Conference in Atlanta.

VA provides 29.3% more home purchase loans in Georgia in Q3

There were 4,202 VA home purchases in Georgia in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $1.5 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Georgia Senate committee to discuss corrections facility issues

The Senate Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee will hold its fourth meeting on Friday, November 22, at 10:00 a.m. The committee is chaired by Majority Whip Sen.

Ginny Ehrhart re-elected as secretary-treasurer of House Majority Caucus

State Representative Ginny Ehrhart has been re-elected as Secretary and Treasurer of the House Majority Caucus for the 2025-2026 legislative term.

Bruce Williamson re-elected as chairman of Georgia's House Majority Caucus

The House Republican Caucus convened at the State Capitol this week and re-elected Representative Bruce Williamson of Monroe to serve as the House Majority Caucus Chairman for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative term.

Solomon Adesanya elected treasurer by Georgia House Democrats

The Georgia House Democratic Caucus has elected State Representative Solomon Adesanya as the House Minority Caucus Treasurer for the 2025-2026 legislative term.

Senate study committee on veterans' mental health and housing set for final meeting

The Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing will convene for its final meeting on Wednesday, November 20, at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will take place at 307 CLOB, 18 Capitol Square, Atlanta, GA, and will be open to the public.

Saira Draper elected chief deputy whip by House Democratic Caucus

State Representative Saira Draper, a Democrat from Atlanta, has been elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as the House Minority Caucus Chief Deputy Whip.

House committee on disaster mitigation to meet in Savannah

The House Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Study Committee is scheduled to convene for a meeting in Savannah.

Sam Park re-elected as House Minority Whip by Georgia Democrats

The Georgia House Democratic Caucus has confirmed Sam Park as the House Minority Whip for another term.

Senate special committee schedules third hearing on women’s sports protection