Press Release

FDA fully approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech…

4 years ago

Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black launches Senate campaign

JEKYLL ISLAND, GA – Gary Black, Georgia's Agriculture Commissioner who received more votes than any candidate for U.S. Senate or…

4 years ago

Ralston and leadership issue Israel statement of support

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) and the leadership of the House Majority…

5 years ago

Kelvin King announces campaign for U.S. Senate in Georgia

Marietta, GA - Today, Kelvin King announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Georgia. King, a Georgia native, proud…

5 years ago

Rep. Clyde to Take Metal Detector Fine Case to Federal Court Following Rejected Appeal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Andrew Clyde released the following statement on April 12th, 2021: “I recently learned that the formal…

5 years ago

State employees and teachers paid parental leave passes General Assembly

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) announced that House Bill 146 received final…

5 years ago

News Release – Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears

Ellijay, GA – 03-15-21 – The Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears would like to remind the public that March…

5 years ago

Georgia Expands COVID Vaccine Eligibility

Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Governor Brian Kemp today announced the state will expand its…

5 years ago

Rep. Andrew Clyde formally appeals fines incurred for refusing to abide by Capitol’s metal detectors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement regarding his appeal of fines incurred resulting from his refusal…

5 years ago

Sen. Steve Gooch Assumes Additional Duties in State Senate

ATLANTA (January 25, 2021) | Recently, Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) received his committee assignments for the 2021 legislative session.…

5 years ago

More Georgians to Become Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Atlanta – Governor Brian Kemp and Commissioner Kathleen Toomey, M.D., M.P.H.,  announced plans to add adults aged 65 and older, law…

5 years ago

Fannin and Gilmer arts organizations awarded vibrant communities grants

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston and the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Georgia Council for the Arts announced that…

5 years ago

Secretary of State unveils new absentee ballot request portal

ATLANTA-Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger unveils a new online portal to make it easier for Georgia voters to request…

5 years ago

Kevin Johnson Announces His Candidacy for the 2020 Gilmer County Chief Magistrate Elections

Kevin Johnson proudly announces his candidacy for the 2020 elections for Chief Magistrate of Gilmer County. As a veteran of…

6 years ago

State Senator John Wilkinson Announces for Congress

GEORGIA NINTH DISTRICT - State Senator John Wilkinson announced today that he plans to run for the Ninth District Congressional…

6 years ago