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July 23, 2024

Joint House and Senate Committee on Licensing Issues to Hold Second Meeting

ATLANTA (July 23, 2024) — On Thursday, July 25,2024, at 9:00 a.m., the Joint House and Senate Committee on Licensing Issues, co-chaired by Senator Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia) and Representative Matt Hatchett (R–Dublin), will hold its second hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Georgia State Capitol, Room 341, 206 Washington St., Atlanta, GA 30334
This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:

Members are tasked with investigating licensing issues within the Secretary of State’s Professional Licensing Boards Division. This committee will recommend measures to regulate professional licensing further while providing much-needed clarity surrounding licensing issues in Georgia. The meeting agenda can be found here.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

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

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Sen. Blake Tillery serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. He represents the 19^thSenate District, which includes Appling, Bacon, Jeff Davis, Long, Montgomery, Telfair, Toombs, Wayne, and Wheeler counties and a portion of Coffee County. He can be reached by email at blake.tillery@senate.ga.gov.

July 19, 2024

Sen. Blake Tillery Applauds GDOT for Accelerating Phase Two of Crucial Construction Project

ATLANTA, GA (July 19, 2024) —Today,Sen. Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia) commended the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for their decision to expedite phase two of the US-1, State Route 4 bypass project by four years. This significant infrastructure initiative, with a funding allocation of $26.6 million, is a major step forward in improving transportation and economic development in the region.

“I deeply appreciate the commitment of Governor Kemp and Commissioner Russell McMurry to enhancing our transportation infrastructure as southeast Georgia continues to grow,” said Senator Tillery. “His responsiveness to the needs of our community does not go unnoticed, and I look forward to continuing collaboration with GDOT, our local officials and community stakeholders as the project progresses.”

Local officials and community leaders have long recognized the importance of the US-1/SR 4 bypass, with discussions dating back to the 1990s.

“The advocacy and support from our local officials have been instrumental in highlighting the necessity of this bypass,” added Sen. Tillery. “Their voices have been heard, and their persistence has paid off. We’re all excited to see the completion of this project, which will greatly enhance traffic flow, safety and economic opportunity within the 19^th Senate District.”

The accelerated timeline for phase two of this project will allow Georgia citizens throughout the Coastal Plain to reap the full benefits of improved transportation while simultaneously reinforcing major transportation corridors for Georgia businesses.

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Sen. Blake Tillery serves as Chairman for the Senate Committee on Appropriations. He represents the 19th Senate District, which includes Appling, Bacon, Jeff Davis, Long, Montgomery, Telfair, Toombs, Wayne, and Wheeler counties and a portion of Coffee County. He can be reached by email at blake.tillery@senate.ga.gov.

June 20, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Joint Committee on Licensing Issues to Hold First Meeting

ATLANTA (June 20, 2024) — On Wednesday, June 26,2024, at 9:00 a.m., the Joint House and Senate Committee on Licensing Issues, co-chaired by Senator Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia) and Representative Matt Hatchett (R–Dublin), will hold its first hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Middle Georgia State University

Robert F. Hatcher Conference Center

Room PSC 211

100 University Parkway

Macon, GA 31206

This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:

The meeting will include an introductory discussion with members of this committee and a presentation from the Office of Georgia Secretary of State. Members are tasked with investigating licensing issues within the Secretary of State’s Professional Licensing Boards Division. This committee will recommend measures to further support the regulation of professional licensing while providing much-needed clarity surrounding licensing issues in Georgia. You can find the meeting agenda here.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

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

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January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Senator Blake Tillery Encourages Students to Apply for the Senate Page Program

ATLANTA (January 27, 2023) | Sen. Blake Tillery (R – Vidalia) is calling for students age 12 and older to apply for the Senate Page Program for the 2023 Legislative Session. The Senate Page Program offers an opportunity for students to visit the State Capitol to observe and participate in the legislative process. Senate pages serve the Senators by delivering important information and message to them in the Senate Chamber during the legislative session day.

December 9, 2020

Senators Applaud State of Texas Election Challenge

ATLANTA (December 8, 2020) | Today, Sen. Greg Dolezal (R – Cumming), Sen. William Ligon (R – Brunswick), Sen. Brandon Beach (R – Alpharetta), Sen. Burt Jones (R – Jackson), Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga), Sen. Tyler Harper (R – Ocilla), Sen. Blake Tillery (R – Vidalia), Sen. Marty Harbin (R – Tyrone), Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford), Sen. Carden Summers (R – Cordele), Sen. Bruce Thompson (R – White), Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), Sen. Billy Hickman (R –Statesboro), Sen. Elect Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas), Sen. Elect Sheila McNeill (R – Brunswick), Sen. Elect Russ Goodman (R – Valdosta) released the following statement: