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 »COLLINS STATEMENT ON AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ACT
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 »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 »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 »OBAMACARE VICTIM ACCOMPANIES COLLINS TO JOINT SESSION
OBAMACARE VICTIM ACCOMPANIES COLLINS TO JOINT SESSION 02/27/17 WASHINGTON—Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) will attend President Donald Trump’s speech to the joint session of Congress with a guest from Toccoa, Georgia. Members of Congress each receive one guest ticket to the president’s annual speech. Congressman Collins has invited his constituent Brittany Ivey to the joint session. […]
Read More »OPEN BOOK ON EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT PASSES HOUSE
OPEN BOOK ON EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT PASSES HOUSE 02/27/17 WASHINGTON—Today, the Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act, H.R. 1033, passed in the House with widespread bipartisan support. Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) sponsored the bill in order to increase transparency among federal agencies as they apply the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). EAJA enables Americans with […]
Read More »SCAM ALERT: Attorney General Carr Warns of Fake Email from Scammers Posing as Government Agency
SCAM ALERT: Attorney General Carr Warns of Fake Email from Scammers Posing as Government Agency February 24, 2017 ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is warning the public about a phony email circulating that purports to be from the “Department of Consumer Affairs.” The email, which allegedly targets attorneys, says that a […]
Read More »Insider Advantage/James Magazine Present “Influential Georgians” Awards
Insider Advantage/James Magazine Present “Influential Georgians” Awards IAG CEO Phil Kent and Speaker of the House David Ralston present the ‘Top Legislators’ award to Rep. Barry Fleming, Rep. Stacey Evans, & Sen. Steve Gooch Atlanta’s Commerce Club was the venue yesterday evening for the Insider Advantage/James Magazine “2016 Influential Georgians” reception sponsored by the […]
Read More »UPDATE: The man wanted in connection with Saturday night’s stabbing was arrested
HELEN — 10:50 p.m. UPDATE: The man wanted in connection with Saturday night‘s stabbing was arrested by Helen police about 10:45 p.m., according to Police Chief Brian Stephens. ORIGINAL POST: Helen police are continuing their investigation of a stabbing at an apartment in the city Saturday night. “At approximately 6 p.m. Charles Casey Roper, 25, forced entry into […]
Read More »Volkswagen Recalls 136,000 autos for Anti lock brake fix
Volkswagen recalls 136,000 autos for anti lock brake fix Volkswagen Group of America is recalling nearly 136,000 Audi and Volkswagen autos to fix potential problems with their anti lock brake systems. The recall covers 135,683 vehicles, including certain 2009-10 Volkswagen Jetta A5 sedans, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles and […]
Read More »Georgia Welcomes New State Laws for 2017
The state legislature passed several bills in 2016 that were signed by Governor Nathan Deal, and are now the law in the Peach State. House Bill 806 lengthens the term of driver’s licenses from five years to eight years, but now it costs $32 for a new Georgia license. Now you will need one document […]
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 »Over 652K vehicles involved in latest Takata air bag recall
Over 652K vehicles involved in latest Takata air bag recall Thirteen automakers are recalling more than 652,000 vehicles in the U.S. in the latest round of dangerous Takata air bag inflator recalls. Automakers with front passenger inflator recalls posted Thursday are Audi, Nissan, Jaguar-Land Rover, Subaru, Daimler Vans, Tesla, Mitsubishi, BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes, Mazda, McLaren […]
Read More »North Georgia Health District Closed Early Today
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2017 North Georgia Health District Closed Early Today The office of North Georgia Health District 1-2 of the Georgia Department of Public Health based in Dalton is Closed this afternoon due to the potential for dangerous winter road conditions. Environmental Health Offices in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield […]
Read More »Gov. Nathan Deal will declare a state of emergency
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Nathan Deal will declare a state of emergency for 78 counties at noon on Friday, January 6, ahead of a significant weather event. Acting upon the recommendation of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Deal is ordering state agencies to prepare for up to four inches of snowfall. Deal is […]
Read More »HUDGENS URGES CAUTION WITH FIREWORKS
December 28, 2016 Contact: Glenn Allen For Immediate Release Phone: 404-463-0729 […]
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