Senate Democratic Leader Gloria Butler Announces Appointment to Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission

ATLANTA (July 2, 2024) – Sen. Gloria Butler (D–Stone Mountain) announces the appointment of Dr. Harry J. Heiman to the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission. This commission will play a crucial role in advising the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Community Health on issues related to access and quality of healthcare for Georgia’s low-income and uninsured populations.

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Sen. Sally Harrell Announces $250,000 Grant to Clubhouse Atlanta

ATLANTA (May 30, 2024) – Today, Sen. Sally Harrell (D–Atlanta) announced that she secured a $250,000 grant for Clubhouse Atlanta at their open house event for supporters and members. Clubhouse Atlanta provides an evidence-based supportive program that helps individuals living with mental illness recover, come to terms with their illness, find social connections and build self-confidence to lead productive lives.

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Sen. Billy Hickman Appointed to Lead Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands

ATLANTA (May 29, 2024) – Last week, Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands by Lt. Governor Burt Jones. Additional Senate members appointed to serve on the study committee include Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas), Sen. Brandon Beach (R–Alpharetta), Sen. Jason Esteves (D–Atlanta), Sen. Russ Goodman (R–Cogdell), Sen. Freddie Powell Sims (D–Dawson) and Sen. Sam Watson (R–Moultrie).

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Sen. Emanuel Jones Appointed to Lead Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage

ATLANTA (May 29, 2024) — Last week, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage by Lt. Governor Burt Jones. Additional Senate members appointed to serve on the study committee include Sen. Frank Ginn (R–Danielsville), Sen. Marty Harbin (R–Tyrone), Sen. David Lucas (D–Macon) and Sen. Ben Watson (R–Savannah).

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