ATLANTA (August 19, 2026) — Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R–Perry) and House Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett (R–Dublin) announce that the Dublin City Nominating Committee is accepting letters of intent and resumes for individuals who are interested in serving on the Dublin City Board of Education. The letter of intent must include the board district where the applicant resides, with their physical address listed.
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ATLANTA (August 19, 2026) — Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) has been appointed to the Audit and Financial Management Advisory Committee (AFMAC) of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) by SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler.
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ATLANTA (August 19, 2026) — Today, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) issued the following statement in response to allegations of improper use of taxpayer dollars and sexual misconduct made against Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams:
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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.
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