ATLANTA (May 31, 2023) | Today, Senate Majority Caucus Chairman Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) was appointed as Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages by Lt. Governor Burt Jones.
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ATLANTA (May 25, 2023) | Yesterday, Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced his appointments to the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce, including Sen. Sonya Halpern (D – Atlanta).
Continue reading “Senator Sonya Halpern Appointed to Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce”Senate Majority Caucus Announces Priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session
ATLANTA (January 26, 2023) | Today, Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) held a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol to announce the Senate Majority Caucus’s priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session. Majority Leader Gooch was joined by Lt. Governor Burt Jones and President Pro Tempore of the Senate John F. Kennedy (R – Macon), as well as members of the Senate Majority Caucus.
Continue reading “Senate Majority Caucus Announces Priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session”REMINDER: Senate Majority Caucus to Hold Press Conference Outlining Priorities for the 2023 Session
ATLANTA (January 26, 2022) | President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R – Macon), Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), and other members of the Senate Majority Caucus will be joined by Lt. Governor Burt Jones to hold a press conference on Thursday, January 26, 2023 on the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol at 2:00 p.m. to provide an outline of the Majority Caucus’ legislative priorities for 2023.
WHO: Lt. Governor Burt Jones
President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R – Macon)
Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega)
Members of the Senate Majority Caucus
WHAT: Press Conference to Outline 2023 Legislative Priorities
WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2023
2:00 p.m.
WHERE: South Wing Steps of the State Capitol
206 Washington St SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
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Sen. John F. Kennedy serves as the President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate. He represents the 18th Senate District which includes Upson, Monroe, Peach, Crawford, and portions of Bibb and Houston Counties. He may be reached at 404.656.6578 or by email at john.kennedy@senate.ga.gov
Sen. Steve Gooch serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 51st Senate District which includes Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union and Pickens counties and a portion of White County. He may be reached at 404.656.7872 or via email at steve.gooch@senate.ga.gov
Sen. Harold Jones Re-Elected as Democratic Caucus Whip
ATLANTA (November 29, 2022) | Yesterday, Sen. Harold Jones (D – Augusta) was re-elected by members of the Georgia Senate Democratic Caucus to serve as the Democratic Caucus Whip.
“I thank my colleagues for their support and confidence to re-elect me to serve as the Democratic Caucus Whip,” said Sen. Jones. “I look forward to passing legislation and continuing bipartisan efforts that will continue to push Georgia in a positive direction.”
This is Sen. Jones’ fourth session serving as the Democratic Caucus Whip, after previously serving as the Chief Deputy Whip. Sen. Jones was elected to serve District 22 in the Georgia Senate in 2014 and currently serves as the Secretary of the Senate Committee on Ethics, as well as a member of the Senate Committees on Judiciary, Public Safety, Rules, Economic Development and Tourism, and Reapportionment and Redistricting.
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For Immediate Release:
November 28, 2022
Andrew Allison, Director
404.656.0028