Atlanta (March 27, 2015) The David Shafer Scholarship Essay Contest for graduating high school seniors across this state challenges students to think critically about the values that make America great in the hope of inspiring them to carry its great legacies on into the next generation. With a remarkable 270 scholarship…
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Atlanta (August 23, 2016) Senator David Shafer is pleased to announce his Third Annual Essay Contest. Senator Shafer created this competition to support Georgia’s character development curriculum by encouraging research and critical thinking about important character traits displayed specific individuals in American history. For more detailed information about the essay contest please visit…
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Atlanta (February 17, 2015) Senator David Shafer held a roundtable discussion with student’s representing middle schools throughout his district. The students were nominated by their schools to serve as Senate Pages for a day during the Legislative Session. Pages primarily deliver messages to Senators at their desks within the Senate Chambers.…
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Duluth (October 21, 2014) Senator David Shafer receives the Distinguished Service Award from the Georgia Community Support and Solutions at their annual Golden Goals Luncheon for his work helping Georgians with developmental disabilities lead fulfilling and productive lives. Additionally, Senator Shafer gave the keynote address at the luncheon where he…
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ATLANTA (June 10, 2014) A group of 17 leading Georgia economists, including two past presidents of the Southern Economic Association, today released the following statement: “We endorse Sen. David Shafer’s Senate Resolution 415 amending the State Constitution to prevent any increase in the maximum state income tax rate. “Sen. Shafer’s…
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