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Draft of Proposed Senate District Map Released to Public

ATLANTA (November 27, 2023) — Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting Sen. Shelly Echols (R-Gainesville) has announced the publication of the draft for the proposed Georgia Senate districts, inviting the public to engage in the redistricting process ahead of the 2023 Special Session. “In preparation for the 2023 Special Session on Redistricting, we have released a draft of the proposed plan for Georgia’s Senate Districts in order to give the public an opportunity to review and provide feedback,” stated Sen. Echols. The proposed maps are available on the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office’s website, and written comments can be submitted by the public through the portal available on the Georgia General Assembly website at https://www.legis.ga.gov/joint-office/reapportionment.

The Senate Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting will hold a public hearing to discuss the draft plan on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. A subsequent advisory will provide detailed information on the hearing. The committee encourages public participation and values the input of the community in this vital democratic process.

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Sen. Shelly Echols serves as the Chairman of the Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting. She represents the 49th Senate District which includes Hall County. She can be reached by phone at 404.463.1317 or by email at shelly.echols@senate.ga.gov.

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Fourth Meeting of the 2023 Senate Study Committee on Foster Care and Adoption to be Held at State Capitol

ATLANTA (Nov. 21, 2023)  On Nov. 27, the Senate Study Committee on Foster Care and Adoption, chaired by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R-Marietta), will hold its fourth meeting at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, GA.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Monday, Nov. 27, 2023
  • Time: 9:00 a.m.
  • Location: Georgia State Capitol, Room 307 CLOB, 18 Capitol Sq. SW, Atlanta GA 30334
  • Open to the Public: The event welcomes the public. The streaming link and meeting agenda can be found on the Senate schedule here.

ABOUT SR 282:         

This committee was created through Senate Resolution 282 to examine current policies and regulations which address the conditions, needs, issues, and problems related to the safety and welfare of Georgia’s children. More information on Senate Resolution 282 can be found here.

Media Opportunities:

We kindly request members of the media to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Emily Leonard at the Senate Press Office (Emily.Leonard@senate.ga.gov).

Sen. Kirkpatrick will be available after the meeting to take questions from members of the media.

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Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick serves as Chair of the Senate Committee on Children and Families. She represents Senate District 32 which includes portions of Cobb and Cherokee Counties. She may be reached at 404.656.3932 or at kay.kirkpatrick@senate.ga.gov

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Meeting of the 2023 Senate Study Committee on Occupational Licensing to be Held at State Capitol

ATLANTA (Nov. 21, 2023) — On Nov. 28, the Senate Study Committee on Occupational Licensing, chaired by Sen. Larry Walker III (R-Perry), will hold a meeting at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, GA.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023
  • Time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Location: Georgia State Capitol, Room 450, 206 Washington St. SW, Atlanta GA 30334
  • Open to the Public: The event welcomes the public. The streaming link and meeting agenda can be found on the Senate schedule here.

ABOUT SR 85:         

This committee was created through Senate Resolution 85 to examine current policies and regulations which address workforce challenges brought by current occupational licensing practices. More information on SR 85 can be found here.

Media Opportunities:

We kindly request members of the media to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Emily Leonard at the Senate Press Office (Emily.Leonard@senate.ga.gov).

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Sen. Larry Walker serves as Secretary of the Senate Majority Caucus. He also serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Labor. He represents Senate District 20 which includes Bleckley, Dodge, Dooly, Laurens, Pulaski, Treutlen, and Wilcox Counties and a portion of Houston County. He can be reached at larry.walker@senate.ga.gov 

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Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce Concludes Final Meeting

ATLANTA (Nov. 15, 2023) | The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce concluded its sixth and final meeting on November 14, 2023, at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. The committee, established via Senate Resolution 275 during the 2023 Legislative Session with bipartisan support and chaired by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), comprised both legislative and non-legislative members.

Committee membership included Sen. Brandon Beach (R–Alpharetta), Sen. Jason Esteves (D–Atlanta), Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), Champ Bailey on behalf of Team Bailey Holdings, Joseph McDermott on behalf of Delta Airlines, Ryan Pernice on behalf of RO Hospitality, Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier, Dave Williams on behalf of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and Daniela Perry on behalf of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

The agenda for the final meeting featured remarks from Lt. Governor Burt Jones, who stressed the pivotal role of workforce development in Georgia. The committee also reviewed and voted on the final committee report, set to guide legislation brought forth during the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session. The report, a culmination of the committee’s comprehensive study, aims to shape policies promoting workforce development, ensuring Georgia’s continued leadership in economic prosperity and job opportunities.

Sen. Albers expressed gratitude for the collaborative effort and dedication exhibited by committee members, stating, “Our focus on expanding Georgia’s workforce is not just a policy initiative; it’s an investment in our state’s future. By harnessing the talents and skills of our citizens, we are not only ensuring economic growth but also creating a vibrant and sustainable community for generations of Georgians to come.”

The committee’s report will be publicly available on the Georgia General Assembly website, providing transparency and insight into the research and deliberations conducted.

For more information on this Senate Study Committee, click here.

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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56th Senate District which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and North Fulton counties. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte to Hold Veterans Day Project Unveiling Ceremony

ATLANTA (Nov. 7, 2023) | On Saturday, Nov. 11, Senate Majority Caucus Chair Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) will host, along with other local community leaders, a ceremony to unveil a new civic project for the community of Paulding County, Georgia. This project aims to replenish the trees that have been removed from the community and honor Paulding County’s veterans. The project will plant 25 trees to be located at the intersection of Seven Hills Boulevard and Sugar Mist Drive in the honor of Paulding veterans.

WHO:              

Senate Majority Caucus Chair Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas)

Paulding County Leadership

WHAT:             

Project Unveiling Ceremony

WHEN:            

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023

1:30 p.m.

WHERE:            

Seven Hills Amenities Arena

432 Seven Hills Blvd

Dallas, GA 30132

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 31 which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.0085 or at Jason.anavitarte@senate.ga.gov