ATLANTA (February 14, 2012) – Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) will host a Town Hall Meeting Series throughout the months of March and April to offer constituents with a brief update on the General Assembly’s business at the State Capitol.
“I encourage the constituents of the 56th Senate District and surrounding areas to participate in one of my upcoming Town Hall Meetings,” said Sen. Albers. “One of the greatest privileges of being a state senator is the opportunity to meet face to face with the constituents who elected me. These informal meetings provide an excellent opportunity for constituents to become actively engaged in the legislative process and ensure I am driving legislation that truly reflects the will of the people.”
Sen. Albers will host Town Hall Meetings in the following locations:
Saturday, February 25, 2012
WHAT: Sandy Springs Town Hall @ 10:30 a.m.
WHO: Sen. John Albers, Rep. Joe Wilkinson and Rep. Wendell Willard
WHERE: SandySpringCity Hall
7840 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs,GA30350
Sunday, March 11, 2012
WHAT: Mountain Park, GA Town Hall @ 1:00 p.m.
WHO: Sen. John Albers
WHERE: MountainParkCommunityBuilding
100 Lakeshore Drive
Mountain Park,GA30075
WHAT: Woodstock Town Hall @ 2:00 p.m.
WHO: Sen. John Albers and Sen. Chip Rogers
WHERE: Woodstock Library
7735 Main Street
Woodstock,GA30188
Saturday, March 24, 2012
WHAT: Roswell Town Hall @ 10:30 a.m.
WHO: Sen. John Albers and Rep. Jan Jones
WHERE: Roswell United Methodist Church
814 Mimosa Blvd.
Roswell, GA30075
Sunday, April 15, 2012
WHAT: Woodstock Town Hall @ 2:00 p.m.
WHO: Sen. John Albers and Sen. Chip Rogers
WHERE: Woodstock Library
7735 Main Street
Woodstock,GA30188
Saturday, April 21, 2012
WHAT: Johns Creek Town Hall @ 10:30 a.m.
WHO: Sen. John Albers, Rep.Lynn Riles and Rep. Mike Dudgeon
WHERE: Johns Creek New Town Community Club
3115 Old Alabama Road
JohnsCreek,GA30024
Georgia Hwy 120 Politics
Posted on 17 February '12 by Admin, under Georgia Politics. No Comments.
ATLANTA (January 27, 2012) – Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) and Sen. Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R- Woodstock) will host a Town Hall meeting in Alpharetta on Saturday, January 28, to discuss legislative updates and priorities. Attendees will then have the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session. All residents are invited to attend.
WHEN: Saturday, January 28, 2012
10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Alpharetta City Hall
2 S. Main Street
Alpharetta, GA 30099
Georgia Hwy 120 Politics
Posted on 28 January '12 by Admin, under Georgia Politics. No Comments.
ATLANTA (November 15, 2011) – Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) today pre-filed Senate Bill 292, legislation which would require mandatory drug testing to determine welfare eligibility.
Senate Bill 292, known as the Social Responsibility and Accountability Act, would require recipients of Medicaid and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) welfare programs to undergo drug tests similar to the routine drug-screening measures set forth by private sector employers.
“Whether you work to receive compensation or collect government assistance, the same standards should apply,” said Senator Albers. “If individuals are receiving aid at the taxpayer’s expense, citizens have the right to know how their funds are being appropriated.”
The bills’ provisions outline that if an applicant fails to comply with state-mandated drug testing or produces a positive result, the applicant will be disqualified from receiving state benefits for a specified period of time which will be determined by the Georgia Department of Human Services.
To receive welfare benefits, applicants already submit to a detailed application process and drug-screening measures would serve as an additional eligibility requirement. In an effort to protect the privacy of welfare applicants, screening results would remain confidential to protect against the scrutiny of public opinion.
“The Social Responsibility and Accountability Act touts the virtues of individual responsibility and accountability, and relieves the taxpayer from undue tax burdens,” said Senator Albers. “The proposed legislation would serve to reward law-obeying citizens who need assistance the most.”
# # # #
Sen. John Albers represents the 56th Senate District, which includes portions of North Fulton County. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov.
Georgia Hwy 120 Politics
Posted on 17 November '11 by Admin, under Georgia Politics. No Comments.
Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) graduated alongside twenty other freshman state representatives and senators from the fourth Georgia Legislative Leadership Institute (GLLI) on September 25.
GLLI, an offshoot of the Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators, is a phased leadership development program that helps newer legislators develop skills in leadership, decision making, and policy analysis to better serve constituents and the citizens of Georgia. Candidates for GLLI are chosen by legislative leadership.
“The GLLI provides the tools needed to effectively work on my constituents’ behalf and drive legislation that positively impacts all aspects of our great state,” said Sen. Albers. “Attending GLLI is both an honor and a privilege, and I am grateful to the Georgia General Assembly leadership for this opportunity.”
The GLLI curriculum focuses on characteristics vital to effective governance, including personal leadership development, public policy process and analysis, ethical governance, political leadership, and advanced legislative processes. Legislators engaged in a personal leadership assessment, then grappled with such topics as policy choices in the legislative process and collective problem solving and decision making. They also participated in workshops that helped them identify the qualities necessary for effective legislative leadership and learned how to cultivate those qualities in themselves and others.
“We were delighted to have Sen. Albers participate in GLLI. He was an enthusiastic and engaged participant who added depth and value to all discussions,” said Laura Meadows, Interim Director, Carl Vinson Institute of Government at The University of Georgia.
The Vinson Institute coordinates GLLI every two years in partnership with the Georgia General Assembly and with financial support from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation. Over 90 legislators have attended GLLI since its 2005 inception.
Georgia Hwy 120 Politics
Posted on 24 October '11 by Admin, under Georgia Politics. No Comments.
The Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) and the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs (GAFC) are proud to name State Senator John Albers as their Legislator of the Year for 2011. Senator Albers, a fourth generation volunteer firefighter himself, was selected for his tireless work on behalf of the Georgia fire service this past session of the Georgia General Assembly. “On behalf of fire chief’s all across Georgia, I cannot thank Sen. Albers enough for his efforts this past session”, said David Kimbrell, President of the GAFC.
A freshman legislator, appointed to serve on the Senate Public Safety Committee, Albers was quick to distinguish himself as a leader on public safety issues and a strong advocate for the fire service. Albers sponsored SB 155, the Jarrett Little Act, which sought to ensure that the families and dependants of firefighters killed in the line of duty were properly compensated for their loss. Scott Carter, President of the GSFA said “It is rare to see a freshman legislator be willing to stand up and take the lead on an important issue like public safety and that’s exactly what John Albers did.”
Georgia Hwy 120 Politics
Posted on 11 October '11 by Admin, under Georgia Politics. No Comments.
State Sen. John Albers (R-Alpharetta) recently welcomed Slalom Consulting to testify at the Science and Technology Study Commission.
“Thank you to Slalom Consulting and Craig Marmon for taking the time to talk to our study committee. As a leading company in this highly competitive field, Slalom Consulting can offer a unique insight into how to attract high-tech companies to Atlanta and work with them to grow the industry,” said Albers.
“Georgia is a state in which technology workers thrive, as many of the world’s most innovative and customer-focused corporations have healthy technology centers located here,” said Slalom Consulting Atlanta Managing Director Craig Marmon. “Offshoring has eroded jobs as companies look to reduce overall technology costs. We have the opportunity to move many of these jobs to lower-cost areas of the state. With proper training and education, Georgia workers can compete on par with so-called ‘low cost’ centers abroad.”
Slalom’s Atlanta office offers a broad range of business and technology services, with an emphasis on improving enterprise performance, retaining and growing customers, improving employee productivity, and driving innovation. Including Atlanta, Slalom Consulting has ten offices nationwide and more than 1,100 consultants delivering solutions to companies from global brands to emerging companies.
The State of Georgia’s Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission was created by Senate Resolution 68 during the 2011 Legislative Session. The members of the commission are tasked with cataloging Georgia’s existing technology assets, reviewing state and national policies that encourage technology advancement, and developing specific recommendations for a strategic plan for science and technology in Georgia. The Georgia Tech Research Institute’s Office of Policy Analysis and Research and the Technology Association of Georgia will assist the commission to fulfill the charge of SR 68.
Georgia Hwy 120 Politics
Posted on 19 September '11 by Admin, under Georgia Politics. No Comments.
Letter to the Editor
Sunday, May 1, 2011 will forever live in our history marking the death of Osama bin Laden. I am overwhelmed with emotion knowing this evil man has descended from the earth. His last cowardly act was to use a woman as a human shield. I am so thankful to our military, elected and appointed leaders for their vigilance against Al Qaeda. Three main points come to mind today:
Justice has been served to all those affected by bin Laden and Al Qaeda. While his death will not bring back those who lost their lives, it is my prayer that it will help provide closure. We will never forget what happened on 9/11 and the other terrorist events that have afflicted our country, but we can acknowledge a victory in defeating the leading face of terror.
The world is a safer place today. Ridding the world of bin Laden and much of his Al Qaeda leaders will save lives. I continue to have the ultimate confidence in our soldiers defending us around the globe.
Good always triumphs over Evil. It took almost 10 years from the devastating attacks on September 11, 2001. However, I never doubted our resolve. Perhaps I am old fashioned, but without hesitation I believe what goes around, comes around and the good guys always prevail in the end.
It is with no remorse or regret that I applaud the Old Testament justice to rebuke a murderer and terrorism. Today we sent evil to Hades where it belongs, and are turning a new chapter toward peace and freedom for all. I encourage you to find an active duty soldier, veteran or family member of the fallen and tell them thank you. Many of us want to express ourselves, and I cannot think of a better way than to thank our fellow countrymen for their sacrifice and bravery. May God continue to bless the State of Georgia and the United States of America!Sincerely,Senator John AlbersGA District 56
324-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building18 Capitol Square SWAtlanta, GA 30334
(404)463-8055 officejohn@senatoralbers.comwww.senatoralbers.com
Georgia Hwy 120 Politics
Posted on 4 May '11 by Admin, under Georgia Politics. No Comments.
ATLANTA (March 18, 2011) – Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) will host a town hall meeting with Sen. Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) in Mountain Park on Saturday, March 26, where he will deliver a presentation of legislative updates. Attendees will then have the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session. All residents of the 56th Senate District are invited to attend.
WHEN: Saturday, March 26, 2011
11:00 a.m. – noon
WHERE: Mountain Park City Hall
118 Lake Shore Drive
Mountain Park, GA 30075
Georgia Hwy 120 Politics
Posted on 23 March '11 by Admin, under Georgia Politics. No Comments.
Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) has introduced Senate Bill 97 aimed at ending the Georgia 400 toll. In September, the DOT board and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) approved a 10-year extension for the toll that was set to expire this July.
“The extension was approved without any involvement from the people who drive through the toll every day. Voters originally approved the toll with the understanding that it would expire after it had paid off its debt, and had no say in extending the project for at least another 10 years,” said Albers. “With this legislation, we are establishing a process that would only allow tolls to be extended with the approval of SRTA and a joint resolution from the Georgia General Assembly. This is about preserving voter trust by ensuring that future decisions are made with community engagement and support.”
The bill prohibits any toll that is no longer paying off debt or interest from collecting a toll from drivers. SRTA is also required to review all operating tolls and create a schedule for paying off any interest as quickly as possible.
Georgia Hwy 120 Politics
Posted on 21 February '11 by Admin, under Georgia Politics. No Comments.
ATLANTA (January 24, 2011) – Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) will host a town hall meeting in Sandy Springs on Saturday, Jan. 29, where he will deliver a presentation of legislative updates. Attendees will then have the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session. All residents of the 56th Senate District are invited to attend.
WHEN: Saturday, January 29, 2011
11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Sandy Springs City Hall
7840 Roswell Road
Building 500
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Georgia Hwy 120 Politics
Posted on 24 January '11 by Admin, under Georgia Politics. No Comments.
