New Laws on January 1 + Lyons in Atlanta

New Laws on January 1 + Lyons in Atlanta

As we welcome a new year, I want to share an update on a few new laws taking effect on January 1 that reflect the steady, common-sense work Georgia Republicans continue to deliver. Our focus remains on practical solutions that strengthen families, support businesses,...
Press Release: Mill Closings in South Georgia

Press Release: Mill Closings in South Georgia

House Rural Development Committee to Study Impacts of Pulp and Paper Mill Closures in Rural Georgia ATLANTA – State Representative Leesa Hagan (R-Lyons), chair of the House Rural Development Committee, today announces that House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) has...
New Georgia Laws Affecting Rural Communities: 2025  summary

New Georgia Laws Affecting Rural Communities: 2025 summary

With the 2025 legislative session well behind us, I wanted to share some highlights of the bills that have recently become law. From tax relief to school safety, health care access to rural development, this year’s session delivered significant progress for Georgia...
Georgia Expands Cottage Food Law: A Win for Entrepreneurs

Georgia Expands Cottage Food Law: A Win for Entrepreneurs

It’s not every day that a bill opens the door to entrepreneurship from your own kitchen, but Georgia just did it. I’m excited to share that the General Assembly passed House Bill 398, and the governor recently signed it. This new cottage food law in Georgia gives...
Final Session Update of 2025: Week 12

Final Session Update of 2025: Week 12

As the 2025 legislative session ended under the Gold Dome, I was honored once again to represent our values, our families, and our rural communities. We worked long hours in the final week—often well past sunset—debating, amending, and voting on legislation that...
Georgia Tort Reform: Week 10 Session Update

Georgia Tort Reform: Week 10 Session Update

As your representative for Georgia’s 156th House District, I’m excited to share the latest updates from under the Gold Dome. The focus of last week was Georgia tort reform. However, with only a few days remaining in this year’s session, we are also working...