Building strong families takes nurturing communities
"Each one of us can help prevent this epidemic by stepping up to build a more nurturing community." - Prevent Child Abuse Habersham Executive...
Senate acts to support education, curb abortion, and preserve historical monuments
At 11:59 p.m. on April 2, the State Senate adjourned Sine Die. This was my eighth session as a member of the Senate. I appreciate...
Smokescreens
This is a public response to Rick Phillips from Shannon Gasaway. The opinions expressed in this letter are hers.
Dear Rick Phillips,
I just read your letter...
Truth has more power than lies
Rick Phillips is a Toccoa businessman. The opinions expressed in this letter are his.
The Gasaway clan posted some atrocious words about our support for...
Harassment started after Gasaway questioned courthouse land deal
Julia Gasaway is a former Habersham County teacher and the mother of House District 28 State Representative candidate Dan Gasaway. The opinions expressed in...
Follow the money
Shannon Gasaway is the wife of House District 28 State Representative candidate Dan Gasaway. The opinions expressed in this letter are hers.
Dear Editor,
It’s time...
Former DA: Don’t blame Gasaway for taxpayer costs
Mike Crawford is the former District Attorney for the Mountain Judicial Circuit. The opinions expressed here are his.
Dear Editor,
I was elected 6 times to...
House approves manufacturing medical marijuana oil in Georgia
The Georgia House just finished week eight of the 2019 legislative session and it was certainly our busiest week yet. This week, we reached Legislative...
Rogers: House proposes “largest pay raise in the state’s history” for teachers and certified...
Teachers would receive an 8.1% increase in base salary under the proposed budget. The budget is $1.05B higher than last year's.
Each legislative session, the General...
From disasters to dyslexia, legislation is moving at the State Capitol
Things are moving right along here at the State Capitol as we continue to pass meaningful, effective legislation. Here are some things that happened in...
State of the Judiciary and education reforms
The Georgia House of Representatives resumed our work last week, beginning the sixth week of the 2019 legislative session. We started by convening for a...
Congressman Collins comments on southern border at House hearing
(WASHINGTON) – North Georgia Congressman Doug Collins who is the Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, made the following opening statement at Tuesday’s hearing on policy...