House Rural Development Council announces 2024 meeting dates & locations

Last week, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) joined with House Rural Development Co-Chairmen Rep. Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) and Rep. Mack Jackson (D-Sandersville) in announcing the dates and locations for the 2024 meetings of the House Rural Development Council.

“The House Rural Development Council has been instrumental in bringing historic growth and economic development to rural communities across the state,” said Speaker of the House Jon Burns. “From developing strategic policies to bolstering economies, supporting small businesses, increasing access to broadband and expanding educational opportunities – every Georgian has benefited from the work of the council. I look forward to their continued efforts on behalf of rural Georgia’s businesses, citizens and communities.”

The meeting dates and locations for the 2024 meetings of the House Rural Development Council are as follows:

• Thursday, August 29: Berry College (Rome)
• Wednesday, September 18: City of Thomson
• Tuesday, October 22: City of Douglas
• Wednesday, December 4: City of Springfield

“We look forward to another tremendous legislative year and implementing many of the initiatives we will discuss in our meetings. I am particularly looking forward to listening to Georgia's rural communities,” said Chairman Greene.

“We are proud of the work the Georgia House Rural Development Council has accomplished in the past. Our goal is to continue enhancing rural Georgia by bringing more economic development,” said Chairman Jackson.

Specific meeting times and location information will be announced prior to each meeting, and meeting dates may be subject to change. Meetings of the House Rural Development Council will be livestreamed and are open to the public.

Established in 2017, the House Rural Development Council was renewed for the 2023-2024 by the unanimous adoption of House Resolution 488 during the 2023 legislative session. More information about the House Rural Development Council may be found here. The agenda for the first meeting can be found here.