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January 12, 2021

Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick Appointed Chair of the Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee

ATLANTA (January 12, 2021) | Today, Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R – Marietta) was appointed to serve as Chairwoman of the Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee.

January 12, 2021

Senator Michelle Au Sworn into the Georgia Senate

ATLANTA (January 12, 2021) | On Monday, January 11^th, Sen. Michelle Au (D – Johns Creek) was sworn into the Georgia Senate to serve Senate District 48, which includes portions of Gwinnett and Fulton counties. This will begin the start of Sen. Au’s two-year term in office.

January 12, 2021

Senator Michelle Au to Host COVID-19 Update Community Forum

ATLANTA (January 12, 2021) | Sen. Michelle Au, M.D. (D – Johns Creek) will host a virtual community forum this Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. to provide an update on the status of COVID-19 and its affiliated vaccine strategies. Co-hosting the event is Rep. Angelika Kausche (D – Johns Creek), while other speakers include Dr. Audrey Arona, District Director of the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments, and Alana Sulka, Director of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases at the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments.

January 12, 2021

Senator Kim Jackson Sworn into Office as Georgia’s First LGBTQ State Senator

ATLANTA (January 12, 2021) | On Monday, January 11^th, Sen. Kim Jackson (D – Stone Mountain) was officially sworn into the Georgia Senate to represent Senate District 41 and is recognized as Georgia’s first LGBTQ State Senator.

January 12, 2021

Senator Jason Anavitarte Sworn into Office to Represent Georgia Senate District 31

ATLANTA (January 12, 2021) | On Monday, January 11^th, Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) was officially sworn into the Georgia Senate. Representing Senate District 31, Sen. Anavitarte will serve as the first Latino Republican in the Georgia Senate.