Rep. Anissa Jones Appointed to Serve on Economic Development, Transportation & Cultural Affairs Committee of CSG South

ATLANTA - State Representative Anissa Jones (D-Macon) was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the Economic Development, Transportation & Cultural Affairs Committee of the Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) for a two-year term, ending December 31, 2027.

"I am honored to receive this appointment from Speaker Burns," said Rep. Jones. "Serving on this committee will allow me to collaborate with leaders from across the South to share ideas, strengthen regional partnerships and identify innovative solutions that support economic development, transportation improvements and cultural advancement for Georgia and the entire region. I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside other members of this committee and bring ideas back with me that will better serve my district and our state."

Established in 1947, the Southern Office is a member-driven organization and the largest of the four regions operating under the Council of State Governments. The mission of CSG South is to promote and strengthen intergovernmental cooperation among 15 member states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

CSG South annually hosts the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC), the largest regional gathering of legislative members and staff. SLC has an array of programs focusing on existing and emerging state government innovations and solutions, providing policymakers with opportunities to interact with policy experts and share their knowledge with colleagues.

Representative Anissa Jones represents the citizens of District 143, which includes portions of Bibb and Houston counties. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2024 and currently serves on the Economic Development & Tourism, Interstate Cooperation and State Planning & Community Affairs committees.

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