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Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia’s Foster Care System to Hold First Meeting

ATLANTA (August 11, 2026) — On Thursday, August 13,at 9:00 a.m., the Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia’s Foster Care System, co-chaired by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R–Marietta) and Rep. Beth Camp (R–Concord), will hold its first hearing.

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Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II and GLBC Chair Nikki Merritt to Hold Press Conference on Voting Rights Act

ATLANTA (May 13, 2026) — Tomorrow, Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) and Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) Chair Sen. Nikki Merritt (D–Grayson) will join House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley (D–Columbus) and the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) of Georgia to hold a press conference on the Voting Rights Act.

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Sen. Donzella James to Celebrate Street Dedication Ceremony in South Fulton

ATLANTA (May 12, 2026) — On Saturday, May 16,the City of South Fulton will hold a street dedication ceremony recognizing Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) for her years of public service and community impact. She will be joined by city officials, fellow elected leaders, community partners and South Fulton residents as the street is formally designated in her honor.

MEETING DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
  • Time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: Corner of Pittman Road and Stonewall Tell Road, South Fulton, GA 30349
  • This event is open to the public.

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


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Sen. Donzella James serves as Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs. She represents the 28th Senate District, which includes portions of Cobb, Douglas and Fulton counties.  She may be reached by phone at (404) 463-1379 or by email at Donzella.James@senate.ga.gov.