Author: Paul Smith

Historic Vote to Remove Speaker of the House

After three weeks, the US House of Representatives has “the most socially conservative speaker in decades.”
Paul Smith, Executive Director, Citizen Impact

Background: In January, after Republicans gained control of the US House following the midterm elections, it took 15 rounds of voting for Rep.… Read the rest

Report from Washington DC

We had a productive trip at the nation’s capitol on September 9-12, 2024

Georgia delegation meeting with Rep. Austin Scott’s staff member.

In conjunction with the American Association of Christian Schools National Legislative Conference, the Citizen Impact Executive Director, Paul Smith, traveled to Washington, DC on September 11-13.… Read the rest

2023 Annual Conference Recap

Dr. William Lile, Keynote Speaker

“We just wanted to send a note and let you know that we really enjoyed the conference this year. We really enjoyed the speakers. The facilities there at Pinecrest are great. The banquet was delicious and the seating was great.… Read the rest

2023 Annual Conference – Thursday, August 24

Dr. William Lile — Keynote Speaker.

Click here to register for the Citizen Impact Annual Conference on August 24.

The conference location is Pinecrest Baptist Church (175 Foster Drive McDonough, GA). We are privileged to have Dr. William Lile as our Keynote Speaker!

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2023 Topgolf Fundraiser

Everyone had a great time at the Topgolf fundraiser on April 24th! Awesome turnout, great atmosphere, and a huge thank you to professional golfer Stewart Cink for coming and sharing his testimony. See photos below. Click here if you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to Citizen Impact.… Read the rest

FINAL Legislative Update – March 30, 2023

***NO VOTE ON EXPANDING STATE-SPONSORED GAMBLING***

The Georgia General Assembly ended their 2023 session without expanding any form of gambling in Georgia. This is wonderful news and a huge praise! However, because 2023 is the first year of a two-year session, gambling bills are still alive for the 2024 session, which begins next January.… Read the rest

Legislative Update – March 24, 2023

***Urgent Information***

Although House Bill 380 did not get a vote by the end of Crossover Day, on March 16 a Senate committee basically added the language of the Georgia Lottery Game of Sports Betting Act to House Bill 237 which *did* pass out of the House.… Read the rest

Legislative Update – March 16, 2023

Bills we are tracking in the 2023-2024 Georgia General Assembly:

***Urgent Information*** on Two Bills:

Although House Bill 380 did not get a vote by the end of Crossover Day, on March 16 a Senate committee added the language of the Georgia Lottery Game of Sports Betting Act to House Bill 237 which *did* pass out of the House.… Read the rest

Wrap-up of Pastors & Ministry Leaders’ Day 2023

The Lord blessed up with one of the best events to date!

We had a fantastic Citizen Impact Pastors & Ministry Leaders’ Day at the Georgia General Assembly in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday, February 7. Over 100 pastors and other ministry leaders registered this year, and we continue to have more legislators attend the breakfast portion of the day.… Read the rest

Pastors & Ministry Leaders’ Day 2023

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

The Citizen Impact Pastors & Ministry Leaders’ Day at the Georgia General Assembly in downtown Atlanta will be on Tuesday, February 7. Click here for location information and a map. 

Register today for this great opportunity to have a voice at the Georgia General Assembly.… Read the rest

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