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Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands to Hold Final Meeting

ATLANTA (November 20, 2024) — On Monday, November 25, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands, chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), will hold its final meeting to propose and adopt the committee’s final report.

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Department of Corrections Facilities Senate Study Committee to Hold Fourth Meeting

ATLANTA (November 15, 2024) — On Friday, November 22,at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee, chaired by Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula), will hold its fourth hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: 450 State Capitol, 206 Washington Street, Atlanta, GA, 30334 State Capitol
  • This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.

ABOUT THE COMMITTEE:         

The Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee was created to examine current issues impacting the Georgia Department of Corrections’ ability to operate secure and safe facilities. The committee will determine whether legislative measures are necessary to ensure the welfare of the department’s employees and those in its custody. More information about the study committee can be found here. The Chairman reserves the right to revise the agenda.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Jantz Womack at (SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov).

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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 Special Committee on the Protection of Women’s Sports to Hold Third Hearing

ATLANTA (November 15, 2024) — On Thursday, November 21 at 9:00 a.m., the Senate Special Committee on the Protection of Women’s Sports, chaired by Sen. Greg Dolezal (R–Cumming), will hold its third hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
  • Time: 9:00 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 Senate Special Committee on the Protection of Women’s Sports was created to investigate the policies implemented by athletic associations, schools, colleges and universities to protect women’s sports. Additional Senate members appointed to serve on the special committee include Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas), Sen. Clint Dixon (R–Gwinnett), Sen. Bo Hatchett (R–Cornelia), Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), Sen. Sheikh Rahman (D–Lawrenceville), Sen. Freddie Powell Sims (D–Dawson) and Sen. Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia).

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

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

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Sen. Greg Dolezal serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation. He represents the 27th Senate District, which includes a large part of Forsyth County. He may be reached by phone at 404.656.0040 or via email at greg.dolezal@senate.ga.gov