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Sen. Majority Whip Randy Robertson Releases Statement Encouraging Cooperation from Georgia’s Secretary of State

ATLANTA (January 16, 2026) — Today, Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula) issued a statement urging Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to produce Georgia’s voter registration list for the United States Department of Justice (DOJ):

“When legislators are working to investigate an issue, you would expect that everyone would be on the same page. Unfortunately, Georgia’s Secretary of State has chosen noncompliance over collaboration. One of the most basic expectations of every public official in Georgia, including the Secretary of State, is working together to serve the people of Georgia. Holding office does not change this obligation to respect lawful investigative processes or to provide information when it is properly requested.

SR 563 reinforces the basic expectation of public service by urging our Secretary of State to comply with the DOJ. When federal authorities issue lawful subpoenas or requests as part of an investigation, compliance is a duty. We have an obligation as legislators to shine a light on any wrongdoing, regardless of where it shines or who it shines on.

I’ve spent more than thirty years in law enforcement, where credibility was earned through actions, not statements. Public trust is maintained when leaders address concerns directly and judiciously, leaving no stone unturned. This resolution is consistent with that experience and with my ongoing commitment to accountability, fairness and the rule of law for all. It is my hope that our Secretary of State will reverse course and choose to work for hardworking Georgians instead of himself.”

SR 563, authored by Sen. Majority Whip Randy Robertson, was assigned to the Senate Committee on Ethics, where it awaits further action. Further information on the resolution is available here.

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Sen. Randy Robertson serves as Majority Whip of Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 29, which includes Harris, Meriwether, and Troup Counties and a portion of Muscogee County. He can be reached at 404.656.0045 or at randy.robertson@senate.ga.gov

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Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Adopts Final Report

ATLANTA (December 19, 2025) — The Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee, created by Senate Resolution 431 earlier this year and co-chaired by Sen. Sally Harrell (D–Atlanta) and Sen. Shawn Still (R–Suwanee), unanimously adopted its final report on December 10. 

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Senate Special Committee on Investigations to Hear Testimony from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis

ATLANTA (December 15, 2025) — On December 17,at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Special Committee on Investigations, chaired by Sen. Bill Cowsert (R–Athens), will meet.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: 450 State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • Open to the Public: The event is open to the public. The committee meeting will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:         

The meeting will include testimony from Fani Willis, District Attorney of Fulton County.  

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

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

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Sen. Bill Cowsert represents the 46th Senate District which includes Oconee County and portions of Barrow, Clarke, Gwinnett and Walton Counties. He may be reached at 404.463.1366 or at bill.cowsert@senate.ga.gov

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Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee to Hold Final Hearing

ATLANTA (December 5, 2025) —On Wednesday, December 10, the Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee, co-chaired by Sen. Sally Harrell (D–Atlanta) and Sen. Shawn Still (R–Suwanee), will hold its final hearing for the purpose of adopting the committee report.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: December 10, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Where: 450 State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • Open to the Public: The event is open to the public. The committee meeting will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:         

The bipartisan Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee, created through Senate Resolution 431, has evaluated online platforms’ (i.e., social media, gaming, AI, etc.) impact on children over the course of four months. The study committee partnered with parents, policy experts, representatives from state agencies and private organizations to determine how online protections may be improved and strengthened to ensure safer online experiences. During the final meeting, the study committee will discuss and consider formal recommendations for state action.

You can watch the replay of the study committee’s meetings on the Georgia State Senate YouTube page 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. Sally Harrell represents the 40th Senate District, which includes portions of DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. She may be reached by phone at (404) 656-787 or by email at Sally.Harrell@senate.ga.gov.

Sen. Shawn Still serves as Majority Caucus Chair. He represents the 48th Senate District, which includes portions of Forsyth, Fulton and Gwinnett counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-7127 or by email at Shawn.Still@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. Gail Davenport Welcomes Students to the Georgia State Capitol for Holiday Concert

ATLANTA (December 5, 2025) — On December 9, Sen. Gail Davenport (D–Jonesboro) will welcome students from the Kay R. Pace School of the Arts at the Georgia State Capitol.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Event: Kay R. Pace School of the Arts Holiday Concert
  • Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
  • Time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Georgia State Capitol, South Steps, 206 Washington St., Atlanta, GA 30334
  • This event is open to the public.

ABOUT THE EVENT:         

The Kay R. Pace School of the Arts will hold a holiday concert featuring the Pace Performers Chorus, Music Competition Team, Dance Company and Advanced Band.


MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

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

The full event flier can be found hereDownload

Sen. Gail Davenport represents the 17th Senate District, which includes portions of Clayton and Henry County.  She may be reached by phone at 404.463.5260 or by email at gail.davenport@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.