ATLANTA (July 22, 2026) — Today, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta), announced the launch of the “21st Century Community Forums for AI Progress,” a comprehensive project designed to bridge the gap between rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) technology and the needs of Georgia constituents.
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ATLANTA (July 16, 2026) — Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) today announced the appointment of Caleb Rudin as his new Chief of Staff, effective July 16.
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ATLANTA (July 14, 2026) — Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) was recently recognized as one of Greater Georgia’s 2026 Legislators of the Year during the organization’s Next250 Conference, a grassroots leadership conference that aimed to bring state and national leaders together for high-impact issue advocacy training.
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ATLANTA (July 13, 2026) — The Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) has named Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) its 2026 Legislator of the Year. The designation recognizes his longstanding advocacy for Georgia’s fire service and his leadership in emergency preparedness and public safety.
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By: Sen. Frank Ginn (R–Danielsville)
On June 17, I returned to the State Capitol alongside my legislative colleagues, following Governor Brian P. Kemp’s call to convene our General Assembly for a special legislative session.
The governor’s proclamation directed lawmakers to consider several specific issues, including congressional and legislative redistricting, election administration and local taxation. During the session, the General Assembly also addressed the temporary suspension of the state’s motor fuel and diesel taxes.
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