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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Cherokee Lawmakers Tout Ethics, Term Limits, Guns at Forum

The delegation on Monday shared with residents what bills they are supporting or introducing during the 2013 legislative session.

Cherokee County's legislative delegation on Monday was greeted with about 50 residents who filed into the Cherokee County Historic Courthouse in downtown Canton to hear what pieces of legislation they plan to champion. Lawmakers during the session, which is already halfway over, shared with the audience which bills they've endorsed, sponsored or introduced. The forum was hosted by the Cherokee County Republican Party. State Senator John Albers (R-Roswell) was not able to attend the forum.  State Rep. Calvin Hill (R-Hickory Flat) State Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville) State Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton) State Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta)  State Rep. Michael Caldwell (R-Woodstock)  State Rep. John Carson (R-Marietta) State Rep. …

Friday, February 15, 2013

Cherokee State Legislators To Discuss Bills, Vision at Forum

The Cherokee County Republican Party will host a forum Monday in Canton where lawmakers will discuss the 2013 legislative session.

Cherokee County's legislators in the Georgia General Assembly will gather Monday evening to discuss their bills and their vision for 2013 in a forum hosted by the Cherokee County Republican Party. The forum will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Cherokee County Historic Courthouse at 100 North Street in downtown Canton. The forum will be held in the second floor courtroom. Members of the delegation who are slated to participate include State Senators Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) and Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville); State Representatives Michael Caldwell (R-Woodstock), Calvin Hill (R-Hickory Flat), John Carson (R-Marietta), Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton) and Scot Turner (R-Holly Springs).  Legislators will discuss the bills they are backing and also …

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