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More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Ending 2021 session with an emphasis on financial responsibility Rep. Jon Burns Fellow Georgians, Our last day of the 2021 legislative session was March 31. As always, the last day, or “Sine Die,” is one of our busiest days at the Capitol. (“Sine Die” means without a specific date planned to resume; so, adjourning the House “Sine Die” means we do not plan to resume the session soon.) The House...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Approaching the end of the 2021 legislative session Rep. Jon Burns Fellow Georgians, Last week was the last full week of Session, and it was an incredibly busy one! Our final day of Session is Wednesday, March 31, when we will have a final adjournment. Last week, as many of you may know, we passed Senate Bill 202 - the Election Integrity Act of 2021. I will post a detailed summary of Senate Bill 202 on my...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Honoring our veterans and law enforcement personnel Rep. Jon Burns 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 pa...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Fair compensation for National Guard and honoring our JROTC programs Rep. Jon Burns Fellow Georgians, Last week we passed House Bill 112 to protect Georgia’s small business owners as they continue to prioritize safety while operating their businesses during this difficult time. I discussed HB 112 in greater detail in my most recent newsletter if you would like additional information on this bill. We also...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Prioritizing Georgia's needs in the amended budget Rep. Jon Burns Fellow Georgians, the original budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020, through June 30) had a $25.9 billion revenue estimate, with deep cuts for all agencies. Those cuts were expected to be necessary due to declining tax revenues because of COVID-19.  Our state’s financial situation has improved dramatically since we passed the initial...