This week in georgia's 12th district...


I toured the Brodie International headquarters and manufacturing facility in Statesboro.


Brodie provides world-class liquid flow meters and equipment for the petroleum and industrial markets and it was great to learn more about their operations and hear some of the challenges they face in their field. Thanks for having me!

I met with AgSouth Farm Credit to discuss the 2018 Farm Bill. As you know, the House and Senate have both passed their version of the Farm Bill, and I have been chosen to serve as a conferee for the conference committee that will hammer out the differences between the two bills. We talked about some of the Georgia-12 priorities that I will continue to advocate for during the conference process.

I hosted “Coffee with the Congressman” events in both Lyons and Glennville.

“Coffee with the Congressman” is a great way for me to meet with folks from Georgia’s 12th district, take some questions, and hear about some of the issues that are affecting our communities.

In Lyons, I also attended the Tattnall/Toombs County Farm Bureau Legislative Dinner. We were joined by Georgia Farm Bureau President, Gerald Long.


As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I am pleased to hear from our farmers about what is most important to them in the 2018 Farm Bill.

It was an honor to be invited by some of our Toombs County Commissioners to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Normantown Family Park.


I was happy to say a few words and help celebrate the grand opening of such a beautiful, family friendly facility.

I traveled down the road to Midville where I attended the Midville Field Day Lunch.



Thanks for having me!

I hosted a Veterans Town Hall for our Georgia-12 veterans in Swainsboro. I gave an update on my work in Washington and took some questions about the quality of care at our local VA hospitals.

During the 115th Congress, President Trump has signed over 20 pieces of legislation affecting the lives of our veterans into law and I remain committed to ensuring that all of our veterans receive the care that they deserve after their service. If you or anyone you know needs help navigating a federal agency, including the VA, please contact one of my district offices in Augusta, Statesboro, Dublin, or Vidalia!

I visited the Community Support Center in Glennville to receive a tour of the facility and meet some of the board members who make the inspirational work they do for their community possible.

Thank you for supporting the Glennville area and delivering on your mission to “build healthy families and strong communities through positive relationships, programs, and collaborative relationships in the southeast.”

In Baxley, I toured Appling County Headstart!

It was great to visit with the children and staff, as well as some of the seniors who are now using the new senior center which opened earlier this year.

I also spoke at the Baxley Kiwanis meeting to give an update on my work in Washington, take a few questions, and say hello to some folks at Sarah's in the City.

Thanks for having me!

Before leaving Baxley, I visited the local Fastenal store.

I took some time to visit with a few of the employees and learned more about their thriving business!

I hit the road and headed to Claxton where I visited the Evans Memorial Hospital to discuss some of the healthcare issues we are addressing at the federal level.

I believe our current healthcare system is broken and it is time that we restore the doctor-patient relationship and put Georgia-12 constituents back in charge of their own healthcare decisions.

 To end the week, I visited the Food Lion in Augusta on S. Belair Road.

We had a great discussion about the 2018 Farm Bill and the importance of sending this legislation to the President’s desk on time. America provides the safest, most abundant food supply in the world and we have a responsibility to ensure that our farmers are taken care of and our grocery stores remain full.

While in the district this week, I also stopped by some of our local news outlets to talk about the pressing issues we face today, my work on behalf of the district, and my travels throughout Georgia-12.

*Zack Fowler with Vidalia Communications*

*Jamie Gardner with Baxley News Banner*

I also announced this week that I will be hosting a Georgia-12 Fall Academy Day on September 8, 2018.


This is a great opportunity for young men and women from Georgia's 12th District to receive an academy overview and learn more about the application and nomination process from admission liaisons who will be in attendance! For more information, please visit → https://bit.ly/2OE52jj.

Constituent service is a top priority of mine, and my staff and I stand ready to help with issues at the federal level. Community Office Hours offer the opportunity for my office to provide constituents personal assistance on a wide array of federal issues such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicare, and others, in their local communities. To see the dates, times, and locations for upcoming Community Office Hours near you, please visit my website.

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Sincerely,
 
Rick Allen
Member of Congress
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