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Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee to Hold Second Hearing

ATLANTA (September 10, 2025)—On Wednesday, September 17, the Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee, co-chaired by Sen. Sally Harrell (D–Atlanta) and Sen. Shawn Still (R–Johns Creek), will hold its second hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: September 17, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Where: 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 bipartisan Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee, created through Senate Resolution 431, will evaluate the impact of online platforms (i.e., social media, gaming, AI, etc.) on children. The study committee will partner with parents, policy experts, representatives from state agencies and private organizations to determine how online protections may be improved and strengthened to ensure safer online experiences.

Having examined how online platforms can be harmful to children and youth in the first meeting, this second meeting will begin looking at specific state policies that can result in safe online experiences for minors. You can watch the replay of the Study Committee’s first meeting here.

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

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Sen. Sally Harrell represents the 40th Senate District which includes portions of DeKalb and Gwinnett County. She may be reached by phone at (404) 463-2260 via email at sally.harrell@senate.ga.gov.

Sen. Shawn Still represents the 48th Senate District, which includes portions of Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-7127 or by email at Shawn.Still@senate.ga.gov. 

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

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax to Hold Second Meeting

ATLANTA (September 10, 2025) — On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., the Senate Study Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, chaired by Sen. Blake Tillery, (R–Vidalia), will hold its second hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Georgia State Capitol, Room 341, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • This event is open to the public and will be streamed via the Senate website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:         

The Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, created by Lt. Governor Burt Jones pursuant to Senate Rules, will deliver on the Lt. Governor’s commitment to chart a path for the state to eliminate the income tax and provide meaningful relief to all Georgians. This bipartisan committee will work with experts, parents, citizens, businesses, policymakers, and other leaders to explore effective, research-backed strategies to reform Georgia’s tax code while maintaining strong fiscal soundness.

Additional Senators appointed to the special committee include Senators Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas), Greg Dolezal (R–Cumming), Ed Harbison (D–Columbus), Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome), Steve Gooch (R–Dahlonega), John F. Kennedy (R–Macon), Nan Orrock (D–Atlanta), Michael “Doc” Rhett (D–Marietta), Larry Walker III (R–Perry) and Sam Watson (R–Moultrie).

SPEAKERS FOR THIS MEETING:

  • Ben Watkins, Director of the Florida Bond Finance Office, State of Florida
  • Tom Sands, former State Representative and Ways and Means Chair, State of Iowa
  • Tony Niknejad, former Policy Director to Governor Bill Lee, State of Tennessee
  • Sarah Hicks, former Senior Advisor & Budget Director to Governor Greg Abbott, State of Texas

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. Blake Tillery serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. He represents the 19th Senate District, which includes Appling, Bacon, Jeff Davis, Long, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Wayne and Wheeler counties, as well as a portion of Coffee County. He can be reached at (404) 656-5038 or by email at Blake.Tillery@senate.ga.gov.

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Senate Study Committee on Recovery Residences to Hold Second Hearing

ATLANTA (September 5, 2025)—On Friday, September 12, the Senate Study Committee on Recovery Residences, chaired by Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula), will hold its second hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: September 12, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 a.m.
  • Where: 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 Study Committee on Recovery Residences, created through Senate Resolution 311, will examine the current conditions, needs and challenges related to recovery residences in Georgia. This bipartisan committee will hear from residents, policy experts and representatives from state agencies and private organizations to explore ways to improve safety and enhance the quality of services these residences provide.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Zach Pishock at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. Randy Robertson serves as Majority Whip of the 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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MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care to Hold Second Meeting

ATLANTA (September 3, 2025) — On Wednesday, September 10,at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care, chaired by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R–Marietta), will hold its second hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 307, 18 Capitol Square, SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • Open to the Public: This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:         

The Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care, created through Senate Resolution 310, will survey what resources and services are currently being provided for Georgia’s transition-age youth. This bipartisan committee will continue exploring additional services and resources for transition-age youth, identify the most urgent needs, and decide how best to implement them to ensure youth success into adulthood.

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


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Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick serves as Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Children and Families. She represents the 32nd Senate District, which includes portions of Cobb and Cherokee counties. She may be reached by phone at (404) 656-3932 or by email at kay.kirkpatrick@senate.ga.gov