Georgia House of Representatives

Type: Organization

Name: Georgia House of Representatives

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Republicans cite scandals to slam Obama in day one of GOP convention in Athens

Day 1 of the Republican Party State Convention’s first foray into Athens on Friday is in the books, but today is slated to be the one packed with real excitement, officials said.Today is the main event, where party leaders are selected to guide the party ... [Published OnlineAthens - May 18 2013]

Entities: Republican Party (US), Athens, Johnny Isakson, IRS Internal Revenue Service

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Byung Pak Named One of Georgia’s Most Influential Asian Americans

Ballard Spahr attorney Byung J. (BJay) Pak has been named one of Georgia’s most influential Asian Americans by the Georgia Asian Times. Mr. Pak is one of 25 Asian Americans from Georgia awarded this honor.The list recognizes Asian Americans who improve ... [Published Ballard Spahr - May 15 2013]

Entities: Asian-Americans, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, Georgia House of Representatives, American Pacific Corporation

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Representing ‘regular folks’ — Former state rep. makes Marietta home to new law firm

rmiller@mdjonline.com The Marietta Daily JournalStaff/Kelly J. Huff Attorney at law Rob Teilhet has opened an office near the Marietta Square in the Lawyer's Building at 166 Anderson St. Teilhet is a former state legislator who now represents vicitims ... [Published Marietta Daily Journal - May 15 2013]

Entities: Georgia House of Representatives, Atlanta, Attorney General, Applebee's

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Georgia Power Company

Georgia's Time in the Sun is Now

If you could check a box on your monthly electric bill that could save you extra money, would you? You may soon have the chance, thanks to a new bill we introduced the last week of the 2013 Legislative Session: the Rural Georgia Economic Recovery and ... [Published Cutting Edge News - May 10 2013]

Entities: Solar Power, Georgia Power Company, Tom Kirby, Terry Rogers, Georgia House of Representatives

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Georgia State Senate

Savannah doctor running for state senate

Special to the CourierPhoto provided/State Rep. Ben Watson, R-Savannah, announced Tuesday that he will run for the open Georgia Senate seat currently held by Sen. Buddy Carter.Republican physician and state Rep. Ben Watson announced Tuesday that he will ... [Published Coastal Courier - May 09 2013]

Entities: Georgia State Senate, Georgia House of Representatives, Jack Kingston, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Georgia House of Representatives

No consequences tied to school, district grades — yet

Legislation supported by a powerful member of the Georgia House of Representatives would give added flexibility to school districts that score well on the state’s new College and Career Ready Performance Index. We invite you to experience total access ... [Published Atlanta Journal And Constitution - May 09 2013]

Entities: Georgia House of Representatives, Powerful, Index

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Byung Pak Named One of Georgia’s Most Influential Asian...

Ballard Spahr attorney Byung J. (Bjay) Pak has been named one of Georgia’s most influential Asian Americans by the Georgia Asian Times. Mr. Pak is one of 25 Asian Americans from Georgia awarded this honor.The list recognizes Asian Americans who improve ... [Published Citybizlist - May 09 2013]

Entities: Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, Asian-Americans, Georgia House of Representatives, Litigation, American Pacific Corporation

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

The Legislative Process: SB 136 Signed By Governor Deal

This post is the fourth and final in a series examining the process of introducing, debating, amending and voting on a bill. We have worked closely with the state Senate Press Office to follow , which addresses issues of public safety on waterways. Legislators ... [Published State of Georgia - May 06 2013]

Entities: Nathan Deal, Georgia House of Representatives, Georgia State University, Education, Watercraft

First reported May 04 2013 - Updated May 04 2013 - 1 reports

Political reports may put clerks on the spot

Gainesville City Clerk Denise Jordan said she is uncomfortable imposing and collecting fees from elected officials as part of the new reporting requirements that will take effect Jan. 1.The Georgia Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association sent ... [Published Gainesville Times - May 04 2013]

Entities: Jordan, Georgia House of Representatives, Elections, Atlanta

First reported May 04 2013 - Updated May 04 2013 - 1 reports

Our View: Thumbs up for American Tinning and Galvanizing

We're in their corner: American Tinning & Galvanizing Co., 552 W. 12th St., has installed an eye-catching vinyl mural. Designed by FastSigns in Erie, it features Oliver Hazard Perry and the U.S. Brig Niagara, along with a "welcome" to West 12th Street ... [Published Erie Times-News - May 04 2013]

Entities: Tom Corbett, Julian Bond, Bryan Lewis, Oliver Hazard Perry, Georgia House of Representatives

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 1 reports

Moore to run for District 54 House seat

In a news release, Republican Angelic Moore, a Buckhead resident, Monday officially announced her 2014 candidacy for State House District 54, currently held by Rep. Edward Lindsey, R-Atlanta. The district includes part of Buckhead.Lindsey announced April ... [Published Neighbor Newspapers.com - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Edward Lindsey, Atlanta, Mike Kenn

First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 1 reports

Should Georgia Legislature Take Up Gun Rights in 2014?

A proposal that would have allowed firearms to be carried in churches, college campuses and in bars died on the vine as the 2013 legislative session ended on Thursday.House Bill 512, which garnered much support across the state, sailed through the Georgia ... [Published Peachtree Corners-Berkeley Lake Patch - Apr 29 2013]

Entities: Georgia House of Representatives

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...decommissioned military base, handed over lock and key to the Legislature, who quickly created an instant town around it," Poston said in an email. "They have been squabbling ever since over this, that or the other."

As Fort Oglethorpe Turns: Like a TV soap opera, drama drags on in City Hall [Published Chattanooga Times Free Press - 15 hours ago]

"These justices took the nation and the South from white-robed Klan violence to black-robed justice and saved us from ourselves" he said

Julian Bond offers Law Day keynote address [Published Individual.com - May 09 2013]

"There are many employers who say, look, we're looking for people but we can't find anybody that has passed a drug test, a lot of them. And that's a concern for me because we're having a serious problem with that" Corbett said during his monthly show "Ask the Governor." The video has gone viral, according to www.PAMatters...

Our View: Thumbs up for American Tinning and Galvanizing [Published Erie Times-News - May 04 2013]

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Charter status gives Fulton school officials un... [Published Atlanta Journal And Constitution - Apr 13 2013]
School Choice Expands in Georgia [Published Cato @ Liberty - Mar 29 2013]

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School Choice Expands in Georgia [Published Cato @ Liberty - Mar 29 2013] Jason Bedrick Shortly before midnight last night, the Georgia House of Representatives voted 168–3 to pass legislation that expands the Peach State’s scholarship tax credit program. The legislation also increases the program’s transparency and accountability ...
The Morning Pride: March 25, 2013 [Published Think Progress - Mar 25 2013] Welcome to The Morning Pride, ThinkProgress LGBT’s daily round-up of the latest in LGBT policy, politics, and some culture too! Here’s what we’re reading this morning, but please let us know what stories you’re following as well. Follow us all day on ...
With House on verge of ethics reform, give Rals... [Published Kyle Wingfield - Feb 25 2013] It’s dangerous to heap too much praise on an unfinished product, particularly when there’s still politics to play out. But with a major ethics bill headed for likely passage in the Georgia House of Representatives Monday, it’s worth noting just how much ...