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Sen. Brian Strickland Reappointed as Chairman of Senate Committee on Judiciary

ATLANTA (January 17, 2025) — This week, Sen. Brian Strickland (R–McDonough) was reappointed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. The committee oversees legislation related to judicial proceedings in both civil and criminal practice, as well as matters concerning civil liberties, constitutional issues and general governmental information.

“I’m honored to serve another biennium as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary,” said Sen. Strickland. “The bills and resolutions that come before this committee require thorough and detailed deliberation. I am grateful to Lt. Governor Burt Jones and the Committee on Assignments for entrusting me with the responsibility of leading these proceedings. Georgians deserve to know that the legislation impacting our civil and criminal justice system and our Constitutional rights is carefully considered. I’m committed to achieving that goal this session.”

Sen. Strickland, a practicing attorney with Smith, Welch, Webb & White in McDonough, has chaired the Senate Committee on Judiciary since 2021. In addition to being Chairman, he has been appointed to serve on the Senate Committees on Appropriations, Banking and Financial Institutions, Ethics, and Health and Human Services. He will also be an Ex-Officio member of the Senate Committees on Children and Families and Public Safety.

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Sen. Brian Strickland serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. He represents the 42nd Senate District, which includes Morgan County and portions of Henry, Newton and Walton counties. He may be reached at 404.463.6598 or by email at Brian.Strickland@senate.ga.gov.

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

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Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare Adopts Final Committee Report

ATLANTA (December 13, 2024) —Yesterday, the Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare unanimously adopted its final committee report and recommendations. The committee, created under Senate Resolution 471, spent months examining methods to increase access to affordable child care in Georgia.

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Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare to Hold Fourth Meeting

ATLANTA (December 11, 2024) — On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., the Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare, chaired by Sen. Brian Strickland (R–McDonough), will hold its fourth hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
  • Time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Location: 307 CLOB, 18 Capitol Sq. SW, 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 will recommend measures to increase access to affordable child care in Georgia. This committee was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 471 during the 2024 Legislative Session. You can find more information about this study committee here.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

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

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Sen. Brian Strickland serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. He represents the 17th Senate District, which includes all of Morgan and portions of Henry, Newton and Walton County. Sen. Strickland may be reached by phone at 404.463.6598 or by email at Brian.Strickland@senate.ga.gov.

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Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare to Hold Second Meeting

ATLANTA (October 22, 2024) — On Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare, chaired by Sen. Brian Strickland (R–McDonough), will hold its second hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
  • Time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: The Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club of Henry County, 166 Holly Smith Dr, McDonough, GA 30253
  • This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:         

Members will recommend measures to increase access to affordable child care in Georgia. This committee was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 471 during the 2024 Legislative Session. You can find more information about this study committee here.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

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

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Sen. Brian Strickland serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. He represents the 17th Senate District, which includes all of Morgan and portions of Henry, Newton and Walton County. Sen. Strickland may be reached by phone at 404.463.6598 or by email at Brian.Strickland@senate.ga.gov.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare to Hold Second Meeting

ATLANTA (September 23, 2024) — On Thursday, September 26,2024, at 11:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare, chaired by Sen. Brian Strickland (R–McDonough), will hold its second hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
  • Time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: The Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club of Henry County, 166 Holly Smith Dr, McDonough, GA 30253
  • 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 recommending measures to increase access to affordable child care in Georgia. This committee was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 471 during the 2024 Legislative Session.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

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

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Sen. Brian Strickland serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. He represents the 17th Senate District, which includes all of Morgan and portions of Henry, Newton and Walton County. Sen. Strickland may be reached by phone at 404.463.6598 or by email at Brian.Strickland@senate.ga.gov.