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Sen. Kenya Wicks Finishes First Legislative Session

ATLANTA (April 11, 2025) — Sen. Kenya Wicks (D–Fayette), who represents Georgia’s 34th Senate District, spoke about her first legislative session under the Gold Dome. As a freshman senator, Wicks described the 2025 Legislative Session as “an incredible experience” and expressed her deep gratitude for the mentorship and support from Democratic leadership and colleagues.

“This session, I introduced Senate Bills 190, 236, and 273 and co-authored SB 26 and SB 85. I also was proud to introduce Senate Resolution 141, which dedicated a road for former Senator Valencia Seay. I would not have been unable to do this without my team and the incredible mentorship and support I received from Democratic leadership and my colleagues. Together, we passed a state budget including $19.5 million for student mental health support and additional funding to expand access to the HOPE Scholarship.”

Sen. Wicks continued by speaking on her plans for the interim and thanking her constituents. “Constituent services remain at the forefront of my priorities—alongside veterans’ affairs, seniors’ rights, workforce development, education and economic growth. I’m committed to continuing the fight for the people of District 34 and all Georgians. To my constituents, thank you for trusting me to be your voice. I came to the Gold Dome ready to work, and I’m just getting started.”

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Sen. Kenya Wicks represents the 34th Senate District, which includes portions of Clayton and Fayette Counties. She may be reached by email at Kenya.Wicks@senate.ga.gov.

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

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Sen. Kenya Wicks Honors Michael S. ‘Killer Mike’ Render with Senate Resolution

ATLANTA (April 10, 2025) — On April 4, Sen. Kenya Wicks, (D–Fayette), presented a resolution recognizing and commending Grammy Award-winning artist, entrepreneur and Atlanta native Michael S. ‘Killer Mike’ Render for his music career, political advocacy and work supporting historically marginalized communities in Georgia.

In the resolution, Wicks highlighted Greenwood, a Black-owned digital banking platform co-founded by Render. The platform aims to address economic disparities and expand financial opportunities in underserved areas. She also commended Render’s long-standing advocacy for criminal justice and prison reform, voting rights, and police accountability.

“Killer Mike has profoundly impacted Atlanta not only through music but also through philanthropy and community service,” said Sen. Wicks. “His legacy in business, public service and the music industry is a prime example of the talent Atlanta has to offer. His work will leave a lasting impact on communities across our city and state. His passion for education, the arts and the city of Atlanta reflects the best of Georgia, and I was proud to recognize him on Atlanta Day.”

Sen. Wicks presented the resolution to Killer Mike during the “404 Day” or “Atlanta Day” celebration at the Georgia Capitol. The event honors the spirit and legacy of Georgia’s capital city by welcoming Atlanta natives and representatives from prominent local organizations.

The full resolution can be found here.

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Sen. Kenya Wicks represents the 34th Senate District, which includes portions of Clayton and Fayette Counties. She may be reached by email at Kenya.Wicks@senate.ga.gov.

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

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Sen. Kenya Wicks Celebrates Passage of Senate Bill 236

ATLANTA (March 12, 2025) — On March 6, 2025, Sen. Kenya Wicks (D–Fayette) passed her first bill, Senate Bill 236, the “Quality Basic Education Act,” on the Senate floor. This bill will allow active-duty military parents with relocation orders to enroll their students in schools within their intended school district of residence before their official physical residency begins.

“I am pleased my first bill was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support,” said Sen. Wicks. “As a military parent whose family served on multiple bases, I understand the burden parents, military children and schools face when families move. Waiting for school calendars, military orders and official residency documentation to align can lead to late enrollment and students unnecessarily falling behind. SB 236 will tackle this issue, ease burdens for service families and allow students to start at their new schools when the timing works best for the family and student.”

SB 236 amends the “Quality Basic Education Act” and aims to ensure school enrollment for children of active-duty service members who have received military orders to transfer bases to Georgia. Students will be eligible for enrollment regardless of whether their parents have signed a lease, bought a house or established a physical residency in that school’s attendance zone.

You can find more information about the legislation here.

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Sen. Kenya Wicks represents the 34th Senate District, which includes portions of Clayton and Fayette Counties. She may be reached by email at Kenya.Wicks@senate.ga.gov.

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

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Sen. Kenya Wicks Appointed Deputy Whip for the Democratic Caucus

ATLANTA (February 4, 2025) — Freshman Senator Kenya Wicks (D– Fayette) was recently appointed Deputy Whip of the Senate Minority Caucus

Sen. Kenya Wicks expressed enthusiasm at the appointment: “Serving as Deputy Whip as a freshman Senator is truly an honor. I greatly appreciate this vote of confidence from my fellow party members, and I want to thank Minority Whip Sen. Kim Jackson for this appointment. I am ready to get to work for this caucus by assisting with advocacy, planning for the rest of session and following through with our priorities.”

The full leadership board for the Minority Caucus includes:

Minority Leader – Sen Harold Jones, II – District 22 (Augusta)

Minority Whip – Sen. Kim Jackson – District 41 (Stone Mountain)

Minority Caucus Chair – Sen. Elena Parent – District 44 (Atlanta)

Minority Caucus Vice Chair – Sen. Sonya Halpern – District 39 (Atlanta)

Minority Caucus Finance Chair – Sen. Jason Esteves – District 35 (Atlanta)

Minority Caucus Secretary – Sen. Nan Orrock – District 36 (Atlanta)

Minority Deputy Whip – Sen. Kenya Wicks – District 34 (Fayetteville)

Sen. Wicks was also elected as the Vice Chair of the Clayton County Senate Delegation. Senators representing Clayton County include Sen. Gail Davenport (D–Jonesboro), Sen. Elena Parent (D–Atlanta) and Sen. Kenya Wicks (D–Fayette). The Senate Delegation of Clayton County collaborates to serve the best interests of Clayton County Residents.

The full leadership board for the Clayton County Delegation includes:

Chair – Sen Gail Davenport – District 17 (Jonesboro)

Vice Chair – Sen. Kenya Wicks – District 34 (Fayetteville)

Secretary – Sen. Elena Parent – District 44 (Atlanta)

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Sen. Kenya Wicks represents the 34th Senate District, which includes portions of Clayton and Fayette Counties. She may be reached by email at Kenya.Wicks@senate.ga.gov.