Building Our Communities
February 8, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Building Our Communities
February 4, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) highlighted several broadband infrastructure improvement projects across Middle and Southwest Georgia funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and with local matching funds. The projects were announced by Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp, state leaders, and the state's Broadband Infrastructure Committee. In Middle and Southwest Georgia projects to expand broadband internet access to over 18,000 sites were awarded over $54.6 million.
February 2, 2022
FORT GAINES, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development to award the City of Fort Gaines $169,800 to purchase patrol vehicles and security equipment. The award — a $100,000 grant and a $69,800 loan — will be matched with $68,000 from the city.
February 1, 2022
FORT VALLEY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
February 1, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Building Our Communities
January 31, 2022
ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
January 23, 2022
MONTEZUMA, GA –Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of Montezuma, GA Mayor Larry Smith:
"We were shocked to learn of the death of Montezuma Mayor Larry Smith.
Issues:Building Our Communities
January 13, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to pass the Freedom to Vote John R. Lewis Act, a bill that would safeguard voter registration and ballot box access as well as election security.
Issues:Building Our Communities
January 6, 2022
Lake Seminole is one of the largest natural resources in Southwest Georgia, affecting almost all aspects of life. That said, it is understandable that many people would be heavily invested in maintaining the upkeep of the lake. Local news outlets have previously reported on the efforts of Seminole County resident John Petrie, who has been meeting with the county commissioners of Seminole and Decatur County to secure cooperation and letters of support to send to Senator Sanford Bishop. But Mr.
December 12, 2021
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding Friday night's devastating storms and tornadoes across the Midwest and the South:
"My heartfelt prayers go out to all those impacted by Friday's tornadoes. I am grateful to the first responders who are working tirelessly to find the missing, clearing debris, and caring for the injured.