COLLINS STATEMENT ON AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ACT 03/07/17 WASHINGTON—Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) has released the following statement in response to the introduction of the American Health Care Act: “With the American Health Care Act, our unified government has begun the process of doing what we promised to do—repealing and replacing the disaster that is Obamacare. […]
Read More »Collins Supports Protecting Second Amendment Rights for Veterans
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] March 16, 2017 Collins Supports Protecting Second Amendment Rights for Veterans “It is odd that federal entities seem to find certain liberties—like the right to bear arms—less inalienable than others. I will continue to guard the constitutional rights of all Americans against groups that would undermine them, and I look forward […]
Read More »GEORGIA FISHING PROSPECTS FOR RIVERS AND RESERVOIRS UPDATED FOR 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GEORGIA FISHING PROSPECTS FOR RIVERS AND RESERVOIRS UPDATED FOR 2017 SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (March 7, 2017) – If you are searching for current fishing tips for Georgia reservoirs and rivers, look no further than the updated fishing prospects on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) website. These pages […]
Read More »TROUT STOCKING WILL BEGIN EARLIER IN 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TROUT STOCKING WILL BEGIN EARLIER IN 2017 GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Mar. 7, 2017) – Take advantage of beautiful spring weather and plan a trout fishing trip to the north Georgia Mountains! How about an early trout stocking to sweeten the deal? The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife […]
Read More »ACTION NEEDED to save American lives in Georgia
The Dustin Inman Society February 24, 2017 Dear D.A., ACTION NEEDED to save American lives in Georgia: Please take five minutes to help make GBI share information on released criminal aliens with your sheriff! The Dustin Inman Society *ACTION NEEDED! Four phone calls! HB 452 *Please help us save lives by passing HB 452 in […]
Read More »The Amended 2017 Budget
COLUMN Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 The Amended 2017 Budget By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) This week, the Senate passed one of the most important pieces of legislation that we will see all year: The Amended 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) budget. The AFY 2017 budget (also known as the “little budget”) […]
Read More »Remembering the Forgotten: Collins Statement on President’s Joint Session Address
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] February 28, 2017 Remembering the Forgotten: Collins Statement on President’s Joint Session Address WASHINGTON—Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) attended President Donald Trump’s first address to Congress and issued the following statement in response: “This evening, President Trump highlighted America’s forgotten men and women, the people who have felt strangely exempted […]
Read More »Friday we voted on about 60 pieces of legislations in one day!
As I keep telling you, session gets busier and busier as we approach sine die, the 40th and last day. That has ramifications for all Georgians, as more and more bills that affect our lives come to a vote. Friday we voted on about 60 pieces of legislations in one day! Here’s the truth; between my […]
Read More »It truly is an honor to serve Union, Towns, Rabun & White counties.
It truly is an honor to serve Union, Towns, Rabun & White counties. Sometimes that service comes in the form of stress, little sleep and big pressure Other times that service comes in the form of perseverance, fun and excitement. Usually it’s a mix, but one thing that is consistent is that there’s always […]
Read More »Lt. Governor Cagle Champions Passage of Measure to Prioritize Georgia’s Transportation Initiatives
State of Georgia Office of the Lieutenant Governor For Immediate Release Contact: Adam Sweat February 22, 2017 404-656-5030 [email protected] Lt. Governor Cagle Champions Passage of Measure to Prioritize Georgia’s Transportation Initiatives ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2017 – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Senate Majority Whip Steve Gooch led […]
Read More »Blairsville Mayor gives testimony at Joshua’s Warriors breakfast
Blairsville Mayor gives testimony at Joshua’s Warriors breakfast Joshua’s Warriors, a Christ centered men’s group, hosted Blairsville Mayor Jim Conley to speak at their monthly breakfast on Saturday morning, Feb. 11, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. at Steve’s Steakhouse Restaurant in Blairsville, GA. Pastor Bill Honaker introduced Mayor Conley and briefly described his career in […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue, Parents, & Education Leaders Applaud New Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: February 7, 2017 Megan Whittemore, 202-228-1023 Caroline Vanvick, 202-224-6594 Senator David Perdue, Parents, & Education Leaders Applaud New Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) today voted to confirm President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos and joined […]
Read More »2017 Budget Hearings Update
2017 Budget Hearings Update By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) The Senate reconvened for week two after a day off in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This week was dedicated to Senate and House Appropriation Committee’s budget hearings. Governor Nathan Deal and Georgia’s various agencies outline their policy and budget proposals […]
Read More »Joyce Barrett’s response to Women’s March
Response : County residents attend Women’s March I am terribly saddened by the view of America expressed by these women who were quoted in this article. It is not the same American in which I, and all the women in my family, live. Or, their perception is terribly skewed. Perhaps by personal events, but I […]
Read More »GAE Statement on DeVos Confirmation
For Immediate Release February 7, 2017 GAE Statement on DeVos Confirmation Please attribute the […]
Read More »The Halfway Point
Column Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 The Halfway Point By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) This week marked the halfway point of the 2017 legislative session and the end of week six here at the state Capitol. From committee meetings, to the many special guests we honored on the […]
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