Dear Friends --

Recently, Commissioner Lynne Riley announced that due to increased fraudulent activity this filing season, 2015 Georgia Income Tax Returns may take longer to process. The Department of Revenue requests that all Georgia taxpayers allow up to 90 business days to receive state income tax refunds.

Those still waiting to receive their refund can track the status by registering with DOR’s Georgia Tax Center, using the “Where’s my refund?” app, or by calling 1-877-423-6711 and choosing option #2.

Dear Friends --

Many men and women have given their lives over the years in defense of the freedoms and way of life we, as proud Americans, enjoy today. The families of these brave people have also sacrificed a great deal; the loss of a loved one is a hurt that touches the depths of our very being.

This Memorial Day we once again stop, pause and give our deepest and most sincere "Thank you" for your sacrifice, and to ask for God's blessing to be upon those we have lost and those who remain behind.

Follows is a commentary by Benita Dodd "Memorial Day Thanks For Better Days After Battle Scars" of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation that is worth taking a few minutes to read.

May God continue to bless America this Memorial Day.

Sincerely,

Representative Jeff Jones

Pictured: Rep. Jeff Jones with Georgia House Pages; Christopher and Anna, and the Honorable Speaker David Ralston.

Rep. Jones and Rev. Karvunis, join Gov. Deal and First Lady for a proclamation recognizing the outstanding youth participating in the Jekyll Island 2016 National Day of Prayer. 02/10/2016

Pictured: Mrs. Allison Neidhardt - Chaperone, Miss Staciah Collins, Senior - Brunswick H.S., Master Christian Myers and Master Hunter Hall, Seniors - Glynn Academy, Mrs. Crystal Hall - Chaperone, Gov. Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal, Miss Mary Neidhardt, Junior - Glynn Academy, Rev. Terri Karvunis - Jekyll Island National Day of Prayer Task Force Chair, and Rep. Jeff Jones.

I was honored to meet with the charming, talented and beautiful Miss America 2016, Betty Cantrell at Georgia State House today.

Pictured: Rep. Jeff Jones, Sen. Ted Cruz and Lisa Jones 12/19/2015.

Presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke to a crowd of over 2000 enthusiastic supporters at Ottawa Farms just outside Savannah, Georgia today.

Senator Cruz laid out his vision for America as a return to the values that have made America great. In his first days in office, Cruz promised a repeal of all the illegal, unconstitutional executive order's President Obama has made, to stop Common Core, and to reign in the out of control EPA and other federal agencies that are infringing on our rights as American citizens.

Friends --

Please RSVP Online at www.bit.ly/CruzSavannah

Representative Jeff Jones
http://www.votejeffjones.com/

Friends --

As the Christmas holiday approaches Lisa, and I wish you and your family all the blessings of the season. It has been a busy and productive year, and we are looking forward to spending some quality family time together with our son Brant, who is home from school.

As I prepare for the 2016 legislative session, I am heartened to know that I have your SUPPORT both financially and legislatively.  I always welcome your comments on issues that matter to you and our communities.  So please feel free to contact me by email, or by attending one of our in-district town hall meetings.

My legislative focus is on smaller, unobtrusive government achieved by promoting such things as economic development, balancing protection of our coastal and state ecosystems while recognizing private property rights, and reducing burdensome, unnecessary taxes and regulations that hurt job creation and threaten our prosperity.

The following are just a few ways that you can take action to show your SUPPORT today:

• Make a generous, secure CONTRIBUTION ONLINE or by check today, no amount is too small (Click to Donate)
• Like us on Facebook (Click to Like)
• Join our newsletter email updates (Click to Join)

My commitment to you as your State Representative has never been stronger. And, knowing I have your support; I have decided to seek a second term in 2016 as your representative to the State House.  So your SUPPORT today is all that much more important!

Thank you for your prayers and your support,

P.S… ICYMI you may now download and or view a copy of the fall 2015 Legislative Newsletter (Click here to Download or View).

P.S.S... Contributions to Friends of Jeff Jones must be received prior to January 11, 2016 pursuant Georgia State Law.

H.R. 3457: Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act

Full Title

To prohibit the lifting of sanctions on Iran until the Government of Iran pays the judgments against it for acts of terrorism, and for other purposes.

Summary (CRS)

9/9/2015--Introduced.Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism ActThis bill prohibits the President from waiving, suspending, reducing, providing relief from, or otherwise limiting the application of sanctions against Iran under any provision ... Read more >

Rep. Jeff Jones welcomes Aaron D. Mitchell, Georgia Power's new Area Manager for the Coastal Region at a reception held September 22, 2015 at The Southern Table in Brunswick.