Senate Committee on Urban Affairs to Review the Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Georgia

ATLANTA (October 5, 2026) — On Tuesday, October 6, the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs, chaired by Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta), will meet to review the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in Georgia.

MEETING DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 307, 18 Capitol Square, SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • This event is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the Senate website.

ABOUT THE MEETING:         

The Senate Committee on Urban Affairs is holding a series of community forums to connect constituents and stakeholders as AI technologies continue to evolve. Discussions throughout the series will focus on the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, including its impact on government services, education and the workforce, as well as public trust and misinformation. Tuesday’s meeting will begin the committee’s review of AI’s impact across the state and initiate the broader conversation that will continue through the legislative interim.

The meeting agenda can be found here.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. Donzella James serves as Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs. She represents the 28th Senate District, which includes portions of Cobb, Douglas and Fulton counties.  She may be reached by phone at (404) 463-1379 or by email at Donzella.James@senate.ga.gov.

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