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Chairwoman Matheak outlines committee jurisdiction; members introduce themselves
Summary
Chairwoman Karen Matheak reviewed the Planning & Community Affairs committee's scope—including annexation, zoning, municipal incorporation and election law—and members introduced themselves and the districts they represent.
Chairwoman Karen Matheak read the history and duties of the State Planning & Community Affairs committee (date not specified in the transcript), saying the committee handles general legislation that affects Georgia’s local governments, including annexation and zoning procedures, state symbols and holidays, recognition of Indian tribes, regional development centers, municipal incorporation, election law, and county boundary matters.
After the reading, each member introduced themselves and described their district. Representative Joe Campbell said, “I'm Joe Campbell. My district is district 171, which is very Southwest Georgia, Decatur, which is Bainbridge, Cairo…,” and Representative Patty Marie Stinson provided her district and local context, noting she represents House District 150 and that “Taylor County is the home of the Georgia Strawberry Festival, while I serve as the queen.” Chairwoman Matheak closed the session and adjourned the meeting.
