by Susan Norman | Mar 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Georgia General Assembly passed a $49 billion budget Wednesday. House Speaker David Ralston said it’s possibly the earliest point in the legislative session lawmakers have agreed on a budget. Under the plan, teachers would get a 2 percent raise; state workers who...
by arena-katelyn | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives this week approved a Senate resolution to allow Barrow County Parks & Recreation to add another 37 acres from Fort Yargo State Park to the Barrow County Recreation Complex. Barrow County in 1970 entered into a 50-year...
by arena-katelyn | Mar 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
By Zac Taylor Staff Writer It’s easy to see all the progress being made in education at the local level, from new construction to new classes offered. But what’s been happening at the Georgia Assembly this year has also been key to the progress of education in the...
by arena-katelyn | Feb 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
The disqualification of a high school runner because he wore a head band with a Bible verse has triggered legislation about religious expression on sports uniforms. The Georgia High School Association opposes House Bill 870, saying that if it becomes law, the...
by bizingenuity | Jan 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
More than 200,000 teachers and state employees may see their biggest cost-of-living raises since the Great Recession and construction crews could be working overtime to keep up with the spending Georgia lawmakers approve this year as the state budget hits record...
by bizingenuity | Jan 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Georgia Trend Magazine recently released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential Georgians, and a Barrow resident is on the list. According to the magazine, Terry England, Auburn resident and member of the Georgia House of Representatives whose district covers...