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7 big issues legislators may tackle this session
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Sen. Shelly Echols, R-Alto, left, takes a question Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, during the annual Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues event at Lanier Technical College. From left are Echols, Sen. Bo Hatchett, R-Cornelia, Rep. Lee Hawkins, R-Gainesville and Rep. Brent Cox, R-Dawsonville. Echols and Hawkins were recently honored by The Association of County Commissioners of Georgia for introducing changes to the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax law. - photo by Scott Rogers
Lawmakers from around the state will meet for the first time on Monday, Jan. 8, for the state’s legislative session in Atlanta. The Times spoke to elected officials who represent Hall County about a number of issues that could come up during the session, including transportation, the economy and the state’s budget, healthcare, education, and affordable housing.