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Senate Special Committee on Investigations to Hold First Meeting

ATLANTA (Feb. 8, 2024) — Tomorrow, the Senate Special Committee on Investigations will hold its first meeting at the Georgia State Capitol to adopt procedural rules and to discuss its mission. The committee was established following the adoption of Senate Resolution 465, sponsored by Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming). The committee’s goal is to thoroughly investigate the allegations of misconduct by the district attorney for Fulton County, Fani Willis, relating to potential conflicts of interest and misuse of public funds, to enact new or amend existing laws and/or change state appropriations to restore public confidence in the criminal justice system.

EVENT DETAILS:
• Date: Friday, Feb. 9th, 2024
• Time: Upon Adjournment of the Senate Committee on Rules
• Location: Georgia State Capitol Room 341
• Open to the Public: The event is open to the public.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request members of the media to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Sam White at the Senate Press Office (Sam.White@senate.ga.gov).

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Sen. Bill Cowsert represents the 46th Senate District which includes Oconee County and portions of Barrow, Clarke, Gwinnett and Walton Counties. He may be reached at 404.463.1366 or at bill.cowsert@senate.ga.gov

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Senate Study Committee on Law Enforcement Reform to Hold First Meeting

ATLANTA (September 23, 2020)| The Senate Study Committee on Law Enforcement Reform, chaired by Sen. Bill Cowsert (R – Athens), will hold its first meeting on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2020. The Senate Study Committee on Law Enforcement Reform was established through the passage of Senate Resolution 1007 during the 2020 Legislative Session.

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Senate Honors the Life of Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Harris Hines

ATLANTA (November 13, 2018) | Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller (R – Gainesville) and Senate Majority Leader Bill Cowsert (R – Athens) celebrated the life of Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Harris Hines with a resolution honoring his life and service to the state of Georgia. Lt. Governor Cagle, Sen. Miller and Sen. Cowsert released the following statements on the death of Chief Justice Hines: Continue reading “Senate Honors the Life of Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Harris Hines”

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Two Renewable Energy Power Plants Coming to Franklin and Madison Counties

ATLANTA (December 4, 2017) | The Legislative Delegation from Franklin and Madison Counties is happy to announce that two new renewable energy power plants are coming to Franklin and Madison Counties. Construction has begun on the two $180 million power plants that will bring 1,000 long-term, high paying jobs to northeast Georgia. Sen. Frank Ginn (R – Danielsville), Sen. Bill Cowsert (R – Athens), Sen. John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa), Rep. Alan Powell (R – Hartwell) and Rep. Tom McCall (R – Elberton) made the announcement. Continue reading “Two Renewable Energy Power Plants Coming to Franklin and Madison Counties”