Barrow ‘optimistic’ state will complete Savannah port expansion | The Augusta Chronicle

U.S. Rep. John Barrow, D-Augusta, championed ongoing support for the Savannah River port expansion during a visit with constituents Friday. Barrow spoke to a few dozen members of the Martinez-Evans Rotary Club luncheon at First Baptist Church of Augusta. When … Continue reading

Gov. Deal appoints Jeffares, Bethel as Senate Floor Leaders

From the Press Release: Gov. Nathan Deal today named Rick Jeffares (R-Locust Grove) and Charlie Bethel (R-Dalton) as new state Senate floor leaders. Jeffares and Bethel will join Sen. Bill Jackson (R-Appling) and serve as liaisons between Deal and the … Continue reading

State Rep. Ron Stephens on Ethics: Strengthen the Commission

From the Savannah Morning News story by Larry Peterson: Stephens says he has a plan to restore the effectiveness of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. The Savannah Republican and others are gearing up to make political ethics … Continue reading