Rep. Jones meets with the McIntosh County Delegation
Pictured: Patrick Zoucks, Shawn Jordan, Davis Poole and Buddy Deloach with Rep. Jeff Jones.
Rep. Jeff Jones, meets with members of the McIntosh County delegation this week, to hear their concerns and legislative priorities. "McIntosh County is truly a jewel for the whole State of Georgia and is full of beautiful scenery and historic treasures that are important to our entire state." - Jeff Jones
Learn more about McIntosh County, visit: http://www.mcintoshcountyga.com/
Glynn Academy HS Head Football Coach Rocky Hidalgo Honored
On February 21, 2018, Coach Hidalgo was honored by Georgia House Resolution 920, introduced by Representatives Jeff Jones of the 167th and Don Hogan of the 179th, commending Coach Rocky Hidalgo, the 2017 Georgia High School Class 6A Coach of the Year.
Pictured: Rep. Don Hogan, Glynn County Schools athletic director Steve Waters, Governor Nathan Deal, Glynn Academy HS head football coach Rocky Hidalgo and spouse Kelly Hidalgo with Rep. Jeff Jones.
Golden Isles Grits-n-Issues Breakfast
Rep. Jones Participates In Coal Ash Pond Inspection Flights
Pictured: Laura Early of Satilla Riverkeepers, Woody Beck our SouthWings Pilot, Jen Hilburn of Altamaha Riverkeepers and Rep. Jeff Jones.
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OpEd: Red Georgia sings the Blues over proposed EPA rule change
November 06, 2017 5:39 PM
As the late U.S. House Speaker Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, D-Mass., famously observed, “All politics is local.” That observation is frequently validated all over the country, including, at the moment, the state of Georgia.
Georgia might be a Red state, but at least one part of it (and almost certainly more) wants Washington to hang on to at least some Blue policy for at least a while longer. And with very good reason.
Late last month, three coastal Georgia members of the General Assembly — Reps. Jeff Jones and Don Hogan of St. Simons, and Sen. Jason Spencer of Woodbine — sent a letter to U.S. Sens. Johnny Isakson and David Perdue and Rep. Buddy Carter asking them to oppose an announced plan by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt to weaken regulations governing coal ash discharge.
Rep. Jeff Jones delivers remarks on Memorial Day
Pictured: Dave Olender, Major Austin C. Fletcher, USMC and his wife Ella, and Rep. Jeff Jones.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Betsy Lynch
Thursday, May 18, 2017
(404) 656-3996
betsy.lynch@house.ga.gov
Rep. Jeff Jones Presents Shawn Williams with House Resolution
ATLANTA – State Representative Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick) recently presented Shawn Williams, executive director of the Coastal Outreach Soccer (COS) program, with House Resolution 322 during a ceremony at the Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce. This resolution commends and congratulates Williams for being named the Georgia State Soccer Association’s 2016 Administrator of the Year.
Legislative Update Week 7-9, Mar 10, 2017
On Monday, March 6, 2017 we reconvened both the Georgia House and Senate at the State Capitol in Atlanta to begin the 9th Week (legislative days 29 - 31) of the 2017 session. The last time you heard from me in my “weekly” newsletters was at the conclusion of week 6, for week ending February 17; so I am behind by three weeks in updating you on Legislative activities. But not-to-worry, I am not going to cover every nitty-gritty detail for the past three weeks. It would likely put you to sleep.
In these past three weeks, leading up to Day 28 or “Crossover Day” on March 3, 2017, I and many other House and Senate members worked long hours to perfect sponsored legislation, to get the bills voted favorably out of sub-committee and full committee by testifying on our sponsored legislation, then work to get them on the Rules Calendar to be voted on and passed out of the full House, in my case. The legislative goal is to get all of this done by Crossover Day.
CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Highway 17 widening project, Glynn County:
a meeting was held in Glynn County on March 9 hosted by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) as GDOT finalizes plans to widen Highway 17 from Yacht Road to intersection of Highway 99.
Many citizens object to the GDOT’s plan which entails installing a raised median the full length of the project with very limited turn access as the roadway is widened to four lanes. In some cases, this means residents will need to turn right out of their neighbors, and drive two miles to the first turn opening to make a U-Turn to be able to go in the direction they originally intended. In many other cases, shoppers who wish to visit one of the many businesses that have operated for years along the roadway, will not be able to turn into the business without driving well beyond the business, then making a U-Turn to get back to the business.
For the past couple of years, I have been working with area residents and GDOT engineers in support of an alternative plan which entails adding a CENTER TURN lane the majority length of the project, perhaps selectively building a RAISED MEDIAN in stretches of the roadway where it will not adversely affect residents or businesses.
At this point, GDOT is not in favor of the alternate center turn lane plan. Interested citizens can voice their concerns and ideas to GDOT by the DEADLINE of March 23, 2017:
1) http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Public/PublicOutreach;
At the bottom, select “Glynn County” and hit GO;
At the bottom, select “SR 25/US 17 WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT"
Finally, select “Comment”.
2) Mail your comment to:
Mr. Eric Duff, GDOT
600 W Peachtree St. NW, 16th Fl
Atlanta, GA 30308
Public Library Day at the Capitol
On February 8, Brunswick-Glynn County Library Manager Lori Hull visited the State Capitol in Atlanta to represent our libraries at an event affectionately known as "Hot Dog Day." Public library staff from across Georgia serve our legislators Varsity hot dogs as we remind them about the important roles that libraries play in our communities. Pictured above, left to right, are State Librarian Julie Walker, State Representative Jeff Jones, and Lori Hull.
Rep. Jones is a strong supporter of Georgia Public Libraries and in particular the Glynn County Public Library.
"Unfortunately Rep. Hogan and I were unsuccessful in obtaining $2 million in state funding from the House Appropriations Committee that would have been used for a much needed $4 million renovation project for our local library," explained Rep. Jones. "There is a possibility that the Senate may still appropriate the funds. And I want to give a big `Thank you` to the Glynn County Board of Commissioners for appropriating $1.5 million towards the project. We are fortunate that we have a vibrant, busy library in Glynn County."
Legislative Update: February 17, 2017
On February 14, 2017 both bodies of the Georgia General Assembly convened for the sixth week of the 2017 session; by weeks-end we concluded the 20th day or the halfway point of this session.
Legislative
HB44 – 2018 Budget (I voted YES)
The singular Constitutional requirement for the Georgia General Assembly each year is to pass a “balanced budget.” Were it not for all of the other business that we conduct, we could call it a good year and go home. As I have commented in past newsletters, our federal government could learn from states such as Georgia regarding balancing our budget.