ATLANTA (December 16, 2024) — Today, Sen. Greg Dolezal (R–Cumming) applauded the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents for recommending to eliminate mandatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statements as a criterion for student admissions and employee hiring. The proposed revision states, “All admissions processes and decisions shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. No applicant for admission shall be asked to or required to affirmatively ascribe to or opine about political beliefs, affiliations, ideals, or principles, as a condition for admission.”
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ATLANTA (December 12, 2024) — Today, Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) is pleased to announce that Lee Cromley, a family farmer from Bulloch County, has been appointed by Lt. Governor Burt Jones to serve on the Georgia Farmland Advisory Council. Sen. Hickman recommended Cromley for the position, citing his extensive experience and dedication to Georgia’s agricultural community.
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ATLANTA (December 11, 2024) — On Friday, December 13 at 8:30 a.m., the Senate Special Committee on the Protection of Women’s Sports, chaired by Sen. Greg Dolezal (R–Cumming), will hold its final hearing.
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ATLANTA (December 2, 2024) — On Wednesday, December 4, Democratic Caucus Chair Sen. Elena Parent (D–Atlanta), Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D–Decatur) and Rep. Omari Crawford (D–Decatur) will host a legislative town hall.
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ATLANTA (November 26, 2024) — The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands, chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), has adopted its final report, offering key recommendations to support and preserve Georgia’s farmland.
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