ATLANTA (August 17, 2026) — House Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin) and Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R-Perry) were recently appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to serve on the Dublin City Board of Education Nominating Committee, which will propose nominations for temporary replacements following Gov. Kemp’s suspension of all seven board members through an executive order. The suspensions followed an August 12, 2026, State Board of Education hearing, after which the State Board unanimously voted to recommend the suspension of the entire board.
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ATLANTA (August 11, 2026) — On Thursday, August 13,at 9:00 a.m., the Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia’s Foster Care System, co-chaired by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R–Marietta) and Rep. Beth Camp (R–Concord), will hold its first hearing.
Continue reading “Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia’s Foster Care System to Hold First Meeting”President Pro Tempore Larry Walker Applauds $1.5 Million for Dodge County College & Career Academy
ATLANTA (August 10, 2026) — Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker III (R–Perry) today applauded the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) State Board’s approval of a $1.5 million grant to establish the new Dodge County College & Career Academy.
Continue reading “President Pro Tempore Larry Walker Applauds $1.5 Million for Dodge County College & Career Academy”President Pro Tempore Larry Walker Receives 2026 ACCG Legislative Service Award
ATLANTA (August 10, 2026) — Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker III (R–Perry) has been recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) with a 2026 Legislative Service Award for his leadership during the 2026 legislative session and his commitment to strengthening partnerships between the state and Georgia’s counties.
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ATLANTA (August 10, 2026) — Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome), was recently honored by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) with a 2026 Legislative Service Award (see attached photo by ACCG) for his leadership and collaboration with Georgia county governments during the 2026 Legislative Session.
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