The COVID-19 pandemic drove folks outdoors in 2020, leading to a record-breaking year for Georgia state parks. According to the state Dept. of Natural Resources park receipt revenue was up by 13%, overall visitation up by 11%, and hunting and fishing license holders had a 7% increase. A spike in funding and more Georgians enjoying the state’s great outdoors have our parks RISING…
Inside Democracy: Q&A with Representative Hank Johnson
U.S. Representative Hank Johnson represents the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, which includes portions of DeKalb, Gwinnett and Newton counties and all of Rockdale County. He has served in the House of Representatives since 2007 and currently serves...Inside Democracy: Q&A with Representative David Scott
U.S. Representative David Scott represents the Thirteenth Congressional District of Georgia, which includes portions of six counties: Cobb, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, and Henry. He has served in the House of Representatives since 2002 and currently...Inside Democracy: Q&A with Rep. Rick Allen
In this edition of Inside Democracy: From the Peach State to the Potomac, we highlight Congressman Rick Allen, who represents the Twelfth Congressional District of Georgia, which includes Augusta, Dublin, and Statesboro. Allen has served in the House of...Inside Democracy: Q&A with Representative Buddy Carter
U.S. Representative Buddy Carter represents the First Congressional District of Georgia, which covers the southeast portion of of the state and includes Waycross, Savannah and the Golden Isles. He has served in the House of Representatives since 2015 and...
