Yesterday was the first day of the 2010 Legislative Session and a new day at the Capitol.
Rep. David Ralston from Blue Ridge was named the new Speaker of the House and Jan Jones of Alpharetta was named the new Speaker Pro-Tem.
I was an open and ardent supporter of David Ralston for Speaker as we have been friends for several years and the fact that he was a big influence of my entry into the political arena.
There will be plenty of time this year for thoughts on pending legislation, controversial votes and hot button issues…..but today is a day I just want to say Congratulations to my friend….it is well deserved
I will be speaking to the Rabun County GOP meeting tomorrow morning at 9:00 am at the Country Cupboard in Dillard.
Would Love to have you come out and say hello
Former House of Representatives members Buddy Carter was elected to the Georgia State Senate today to fill the vacant seat left by Gubernatorial candidate Eric Johnson. I got a chance to know Buddy well during my first year in the House and know he will do a great job for the people in his district.
Also, he is a graduate of Young Harris College and it has been an active alumni since graduating several years ago.
Five seats in the Georgia House of Representatives were up for election today and three of them will go to a runoff.
Congratulations to Representative Elect Ann Purcell and Representative Elect Ron Dodson.
Will wait to see who else wins later this year in the runoffs.
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