Georgia Senator Jack Hill from the 4th District that includes Candler County was the guest speaker at the Metter Kiwanis Club. Senator Hill serves as the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He spoke to the group about the state budget which is in much better shape than was two years ago. The FY2006 budget was estimated to be 5.6% or $883 million in revenue growth over FY2005. Revenues outpaced the estimate, growing by 9.3% or $1.4 billion for the year. There will be a General Reserve Fund of $665 million after the mid-year education adjustment of $173 million. Senator Hill also mentioned a few issues Georgians will be voting on in November including a quarter percent break on property taxes for senior citizens. Senator Jack Hill is pictured with Kiwanian Flem Cliett.