“I’ve had the honor of serving my nation in uniform and my city and state in elected office, and in each of those positions, there comes a time to step aside and let the next leader step up,” Taylor said. “I will finish my current term, and I’m already at…
Read MoreUpdate on HB 58: The bill was moved out of the Education Committee and to Governmental Affairs Hearing in Subcommittee of Governmental Affairs Committee tomorrow at 4PM. Meeting Notice: http://www.house.ga.gov/…/G…/021417local%20governmentsub.pdf This session is flying by, we are on Day 17 tomorrow…and Crossover Day has moved from Day 30 to Day…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Betsy Lynch Wednesday, January 25, 2017 (404) 656-3996 betsy.lynch@house.ga.gov Rep. Tom Taylor Named Chairman of House Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee on Film & Entertainment ATLANTA – State Representative Tom Taylor (R-Dunwoody) was recently named Chairman of the House Economic Development Subcommittee on…
Read MoreIn August, some Georgia students began a new school year with unrestrained excitement, knowing that education provides boundless potential to make their dreams reality. Parents watched their kids board school buses, entrusting the future of those who are most precious to them, their children, to dedicated educators and administrators. At…
Read MoreToday, House Speaker David Ralston appointed the House Study Committee on Regional Transit Solutions Rep. Christian Coomer (Chair) Rep. Chuck Martin (Vice-Chair) Rep. John Carson Rep. Chuck Efstration Rep. Mike Glanton Rep. Calvin Smyre Rep. Tom Taylor
Read MoreReporter Newspapers recently surveyed all candidates in the May 24 primary about key issues. Tom Taylor responded and his comments are posted here:
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On May 6th, Kaitlyn Kern of Dunwoody, a student at Peachtree Charter Middle School was honored by the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust at the Georgia Capitol for her story, “Little Did I Know”. Kaitlyn was recognized during The 2016 Days of Remembrance, a ceremony memorializing the memory of the…
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Wendi and I wish a Happy Mothers Day to all District 79 moms. We are pleased to celebrate all mothers from all walks of life. Reposted from “The Time Warp Wife” blog. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To those who gave birth this year to their first child—we celebrate with you To those who…
Read MoreHR-4 (2015- 2016 session) was previously introduced as HR-486 (2013-2014 session), is a constitutional amendment that would essentially repeal a ban on any establishment of additional independent school districts. This ban was put in place by a constitutional amendment enacted in 1945. Currently Georgia has 180 public school systems, 159…
Read MoreThe past several weeks have been among the most difficult in my life. I made a serious error in judgment, and I will face the consequences of that decision. I feel guilt and regret, and these feelings are magnified by public exposure that comes with holding an elected office. To…
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