ATLANTA (September 14, 2023) | On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the Joint Study Committee on Dual Enrollment for Highly Skilled Talent at Younger Ages, Co-Chaired by Senator Matt Brass (R – Newnan) and Representative Matt Dubnik (R – Gainesville) will conduct its third meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the Georgia State Capitol in room 450.
Sponsored by Sen. Brass, Senate Resolution 175 established the Study Committee during the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session. The aim of the committee is to explore opportunities for younger students to start dual-enrollment programs and further develop highly skilled talent.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages to Hold Second Meeting
ATLANTA (September 14, 2023) | On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages, chaired by Senator Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas), will be holding its second meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company United in Union City, Georgia. The Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 155, sponsored by Sen. Anavitarte, which passed with bipartisan support during the 2023 Legislative Session. This study committee is charged with hearing testimony from industry leaders and educators regarding strategies to meet this need in Georgia.
WHO: Sen. Jason Anavitarte, Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages
Senate Study Committee Members
Representatives from a wide range of Georgia industries
WHAT: Second meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages
WHEN: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Coca-Cola Bottling Company United
4913 South Mason Rd.
Union City, Georgia 30349
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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 31 which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.9221 or at Jason.anavitarte@senate.ga.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce to Hold Fourth Meeting
ATLANTA (September 14, 2023) | On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce, chaired by Senator John Albers (R – Roswell), will be holding its fourth meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the Cultural Arts Center in Commerce, Georgia. The Senate Study Committee was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 275, sponsored by Sen. Albers, which passed during the 2023 Legislative Session with bipartisan support. This committee was established to fulfill one of Lt. Governor Burt Jones priorities for the 2023 session. The committee is comprised of both legislative and non-legislative members: Sen. Albers as Chairman, Sen. Brandon Beach (R – Alpharetta), Sen. Jason Esteves (D – Atlanta), Sen. Sonya Halpern (D – Atlanta), Sen. Billy Hickman (R – Statesboro), Champ Bailey, Joseph McDermott, Ryan Pernice, Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier, Dave Williams, and Daniela Perry. The study committee will hold two more meetings throughout the remainder of the year, with a schedule of meetings located on the committee website listed below.
WHO: Sen. John Albers, Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce
Senate Study Committee Members
Representatives from a wide range of Georgia industries
WHAT: Fourth meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce
WHEN: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Commerce Cultural Arts Center
232 Cherry St.
Commerce, Georgia 30529
WEBSITE URL: https://www.expandinggeorgiasworkforcestudy.com/
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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56th Senate District which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and North Fulton counties. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Colton Moore to Hold Press Conference Calling for an Emergency Special Session
ATLANTA (August 30, 2023) | On Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 11 a.m., Senator Colton Moore (R – Trenton) will hold a press conference in room 307 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building regarding his call for a Special Session of the Georgia General Assembly.
WHO: Senator Colton Moore
WHAT: Emergency Call for a Special Session of the Georgia General Assembly
WHEN: Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 307
18 Capitol Sq. SW
Atlanta, GA
30334
** If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Lexi Juliani via email at Lexi.Juliani@senate.ga.gov.
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Sen. Colton Moore represents the 53rd Senate District which includes Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker County as well as portions of Floyd.
Senate Committee on Education and Youth to Hold Hearing on Senate Bill 88
ATLANTA (August 22, 2023) | Tomorrow, the Senate Committee on Education and Youth will be holding a hearing on Senate Bill 88, sponsored by Senator Carden Summers (R – Cordele), in room 450 of the Georgia State Capitol.
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