As informed citizens, I knew you’d want to read about some of the laws that went into effect yesterday. This is not a complete list of new Georgia laws, but it includes the ones I thought would be of most interest to those in the 156th district. If you want a more thorough...

ATLANTA, GA – Representative Leesa Hagan (R-Lyons) completed the year-long Republican Leadership for Georgia (RLG) training program last week in Atlanta. The series of seminars is designed to cultivate and enhance leadership skills within the party. It prepares graduates...

Firstly, I’d like to thank you for trusting me to serve as your representative in the General Assembly for another session. It’s an honor that I do not take for granted. I am running for reelection this year, and I’m asking for your vote in the upcoming May 21 primary and...

Sine Die, the last day of the legislative session, was this past Thursday. In a few weeks, we'll have a clear picture of the legislation Governor Kemp signs, vetoes, or allows to go into law without his signature. At that time, I'll post a thorough summary of what passed...

The eighth week of the 2024 legislative session commenced on February 26. The House convened for three days of legislative work and one busy committee day. Notably, Thursday marked Legislative Day 28, or “Crossover Day,” a pivotal deadline for bills and resolutions to...

On February 20, my House colleagues and I reconvened for days 23 through 25 of the legislative session and many hours of committee hearings. During week seven, we focused on key legislation to better Georgians’ lives. With the approaching February 29 “Crossover Day”...

The Georgia House of Representatives kicked off the sixth week of the 2024 legislative session on February 12. We convened in the Chamber for four days and made significant progress as we passed 34 bills and resolutions by the end of the week to send to our Senate...

The legislative session resumed on Monday, January 29, marking the start of the fourth week of the 2024 General Assembly. As the House convened for four days, concluding the week at LD 14, we surpassed the one-quarter mark of this year’s session. Unfortunately, this week...

The third week of the 2024 legislative session brought an array of activities as the Georgia House of Representatives reconvened at the Gold Dome on Monday, January 22. During this busy week, the House Rules Committee held its initial meeting of the year, setting the first...

On Tuesday, January 16, I joined much of the legislature at the State Capitol for the commencement of "budget week." Each year, the Georgia General Assembly undertakes the crucial constitutional obligation of passing a balanced budget. The General Assembly traditionally...

Last Monday, the 157th Georgia General Assembly convened at the Capitol for the 2024 legislative session, which marked the start of the second year of our two-year term. With only 40 legislative days to accomplish the people’s business, my colleagues and I did not waste...

The past few weeks have been busy and filled with Christmas plans and traditions - and a little two-week special session! I love that time of year, but since it has now drawn to a close, I'm looking forward to all that 2024 has in store. But first, two things......

As we approach Independence Day, I am reminded of how fortunate we are to live in the United States. Our freedom certainly does come at a price. Many have paid it throughout our history, and many continue to pay it today. It’s appropriate and expected that we remember and...

Sine Die! Last week, the Georgia General Assembly completed the final two days of the 2023 legislative session. It ended Wednesday, March 29, when the House and Senate adjourned around midnight to complete Legislative Day 40. During these two long days, we worked late into...

ATLANTA – Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2023-2024 legislative session: Rep. Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) – Co-Chair Rep. Mack Jackson (D-Sandersville) – Co-Chair Rep. John Corbett (R-Lake...