Sunday, May 19, 2013

Latest news, weather and high school sports for Albany and Southwest Georgia

House rallying for farmers and veterans
Posted: 06.27.2012 at 1:30 AM
Updated: 06.27.2012 at 11:30 AM
Jessica Fairley

Jessica Fairley is a reporter with FOX 31 News

0
Congressional Candidate John House mingles with supporters at a meet and greet in Albany.  / Jessica Fairley
Photo

ALBANY, GA. --

Georgia District 2 Congressional Candidate John House held a meet and greet Tuesday evening at the Merry Acres Conference Center to get to know community members and give them a chance to bring their concerns to his attention.

House talked about two items in particular that he's pushing. They include veterans benefits and growth in the agricultural sector.

The congressional candidate says he's concerned that some veterans aren't being taken care of as they should.

He also wants to do all that he can to provide a transportation network that will connect the southwest Georgia agricultural industry to Savannah, Georgia.

“The agricultural industry is what drives what goes on inside the second district and so I need to make sure that I understand exactly what they need me to do to make them successful because that's my job as a leader,” says John House.

House is running against Democratic incumbent Sanford Bishop, and Republican opponent Rick Allen.

Related Links

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
7-year-old slays 1,000-pound creature
Kerri Copello  |  Yesterday at 6:00 PM  |  12 comments
Thumbnail
Armed robbers leave empty handed
Matt Prichard  |  Saturday, May 18, 2013
Thumbnail
Meet the woman in charge of all Parris Island marines & recruits
Romney Smith  |  Yesterday at 12:00 PM
Follow My Southwest GA
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Legal
Finding the right lawyer to handle your needs is important.
Bright Side
Spreading the good news around Southwest Georgia!
Win a booster seat!
Click above for your chance to win a booster seat and get safety tips for your child!
ADVERTISEMENT