tom q. gehl

An advocate for good govt & sound policy in the sausage-making industry at GA’s Gold Dome. “Lobbyist” is not a four-letter word. VOTE! #GaPol ➕➕

[Georgia State Senate @GASenatePress]

HB 439 would provide a mechanism for counties and municipalities to establish local homeowner’s incentive adjustment programs to reduce the tax burden on qualified homesteads, provided a referendum about such a program is first submitted to relevant electors. The bill would also require participating local governments to appropriate sufficient funds for these programs and to provide requirements for the allotment of those funds. #gapol #gasenate

[tom q. gehl @TomGehl]

Legislative Day 10 - The hardworking attorneys and staff have already produced almost 1,600 draft bills. Thank goodness we don’t get all the state government we pay for! #GaPol 🛎️

[tom q. gehl @TomGehl]

’Twas ten days before Christmas until St. Nick exclaims, as he drives out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!” #GaPol

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

STATEMENT MADE.

[tom q. gehl @TomGehl]

Winter is coming to #Georgia #GaPol 🔔

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Don’t say anything. Just Repost

[WABE News @wabenews]

The Atlanta Community Food Bank distributes an average of 10 million meals a week to a network of 700 partners across Georgia.

Kyle Wade, CEO of ACFB, says that the bank is currently serving about 250,000 households every month. That's 60% more people than three years ago.

Many of those people make too much money to qualify for federal benefit programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP or food stamps. That program is set for significant reductions under Congress's "One Big Beautiful Bill."

"So we know that some folks are going to lose access to SNAP benefits and all of that's going to increase the need for assistance from the food bank," says Wade.

ACFB says it expects continued high levels of demand and will therefore need even more volunteer support.

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🎥: Julien Virgin

[tom q. gehl @TomGehl]

A Legend - Since 1983, Bill McIntosh has served as mayor of the city of Moultrie. I had the privilege of visiting with him today on Main St. to catch up on the latest developments in his growing city. #GaPol

[tom q. gehl @TomGehl]

“Crossover Day” - Legislative Day 28 brings old friends to the Gold Dome. The Honorable Mayor Randall Walker of Perry & Mayor Vincent Williams of Union City came to put 👀 on their legislators. #GaPol

[tom q. gehl @TomGehl]

Legislative Day 20 - The halfway point of the legislative session. The old school clock in 341 CAP signals midnight, yet a recent timepiece amendment to the hallowed wall helps us #GaPol folk keep on track.

[tom q. gehl @TomGehl]

Legislative Day 8 - Interesting facts: Lawyers in the Office of Legislative Counsel have produced 1,439 bill drafts already. There are 236 legislators. 32 days left before “sine die.” #GaPol

[tom q. gehl @TomGehl]

Legislative Day 3 - “House Hawks” aren’t back, but this Red-tailed Hawk was visiting the Capitol today to highlight the great work of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Go Fish! 🎣 🦃 🦌

[tom q. gehl @TomGehl]

“Lobbying 101” - it was fun following the sage advice of Rep. “Action”@Jackson4Georgia at the Capitol today in presenting training to non-profit advocates from the SE US. “Relationships are crucial” for legislative successes. #GaPol

[Georgia State Senate @GASenatePress]

Apply to the Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP) for a unique experience working with state lawmakers and gaining hands-on knowledge of the legislative process! Also, continue to check out our separate Aide positions with the Georgia Senate Press Office—two different opportunities to grow your skills and impact!

[Secretary Pete Buttigieg @SecretaryPete]

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[Georgia House of Representatives @GaHouseHub]

Apply now! We are accepting applications for the Georgia Legislative Internship Program. For more information, scan the QR code in the video or visit https://t.co/gDBpqd4lrM #gapol #gahouse

[Georgia State Senate @GASenatePress]

Experience a Session under the Gold Dome with the Senate Press Office! Applications for Communications and Broadcast Aides for the 2025 Legislative Session are LIVE. Please visit https://t.co/X4C4uDxT51 for details. #gapol #gasenate 🌟

[Governor Brian P. Kemp @GovKemp]

My office is looking for smart, capable, and eager students to apply for the Governor’s Fall Internship Program. Applications are open until July 12 for college juniors, seniors, graduate students, and law students.

For more information & to apply, visit https://t.co/zlLh0AsDi8

[tom q. gehl @TomGehl]

Perspectives - I spend months in this building every winter & it is always nice to see the Gold Dome from a different angle in the interim between General Assembly sessions. #GaPol

[tom q. gehl @TomGehl]

“Who cooks for you, who cooks for you all?” We both won in my staring contest with this beautiful barred owl in Oakhurst, Decatur, GA.