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Fellow Georgians,
Sunday, February 28, was a beautiful afternoon to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of our Veterans Park in Effingham County. A large crowd attended and remained socially-distanced. Ruth Lee, Major Danny Burgstiner, Reverend Delmons White, General Claude Kicklighter, Col. Lamar Crosby, Nathan Dickey, and Mose Mock participated in the program. I was thankful to present a special House Resolution at the event.
The legislative session is in full swing. House Bill 286, sponsored by Representative Houston Gaines, showcases our commitment to law enforcement’s brave women and men. HB 286 prohibits local governments from decreasing law enforcement budgets by more than 5% in almost all circumstances. As the