ATLANTA (August 13, 2025) — On Monday, August 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability, chaired by Sen. Nan Orrock (D–Atlanta), will hold its first hearing.
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ATLANTA (August 12, 2025) — On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, chaired by Sen. Blake Tillery, (R–Vidalia), will hold its first hearing.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: Georgia State Capitol, Room 450, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
- This event is open to the public.
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:
Grover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax Reform
Patrick Gleason, Vice President of State Affairs, Americans for Tax Reform
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. 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.
Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism to Hold First Hearing
ATLANTA (August 11, 2025) — On Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism, chaired by Sen. Drew Echols (R–Alto), will hold its first hearing.
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ATLANTA (August 11, 2025)—On Monday, August 18, the Senate Study Committee on Recovery Residences, chaired by Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula) will hold its first hearing.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: August 18, 2025
- Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Where: 307 Coverdell Legislative Office Building, 18 Capitol Square, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30334
- Open to the Public: The event is open to the public. The committee meeting will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools to Hold First Meeting
ATLANTA (July 31, 2025) — On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., the Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools, chaired by Sen. John F. Kennedy (R–Macon), will hold its first hearing.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Mercer University, President’s Dining Room – 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA, 31207
- 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 Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools, created through Senate Resolution 217, will examine the root causes and long-term impacts of chronic absenteeism among Georgia students. This bipartisan committee will work with educators, parents, policymakers, and community leaders to explore effective, research-backed strategies, such as early intervention and targeted support programs, that can help reduce absenteeism and improve student success.
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. John F. Kennedy represents the 18th Senate District, which includes Upson, Monroe, Peach, Crawford, as well as portions of Bibb and Houston County. He may be reached at 404.656.6578 or by email at john.kennedy@senate.ga.gov.