This week, the House of Representatives continued our work to support the Savannah community and all Georgians. Our legislative efforts remain focused on delivering meaningful results that protect our workforce, improve local governance, and expand access to critical healthcare.
I was proud to co-sponsor House Bill 1425, the “Worker Tariff Relief Program Act,” as part of my ongoing commitment to protecting our workforce’s livelihoods. This critical piece of legislation is designed to provide essential state-level assistance to Georgia workers affected by industrial or labor shifts resulting from federal tariffs. By creating this support framework, we are taking proactive steps to ensure that our neighbors in Savannah and across the state have the resources they need to remain resilient and financially secure during periods of global economic transition.
As a member of the Chatham County delegation, I am pleased to share that our collective efforts to streamline local governance reached a significant milestone this week. The Senate passed H.B. 1186, a bill aimed at improving administrative efficiency in Garden City. This legislation dissolves the Garden City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority and transfers its assets directly to the city, ensuring more direct oversight and the efficient management of local resources for our community…