ATLANTA (January 23, 2026) — State Representative Matt Dubnik (R–Gainesville), chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, and State Senator Drew Echols (R–Gainesville) today announced their intention to reestablish the Lake Lanier Caucus to focus on the immediate concerns caused by reported taste and odor issues in Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee River.
Continue readingSenate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No.1 State For Tourism Adopts Final Committee Report
ATLANTA (December 2, 2025) — The Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No.1 State for Tourism, chaired by Sen. Drew Echols (R–Alto), has adopted its final report, offering key recommendations to strengthen Georgia’s landscape as a competitive tourism destination.
Continue readingSenate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism to Hold Final Meeting
ATLANTA (November 19, 2025) — On Friday, November 21, the Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism, chaired by Sen. Drew Echols (R–Alto), will hold its final hearing for the purpose of adopting the committee report.
Continue readingSenate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism to Hold Fourth Meeting
ATLANTA (November 12, 2025) — On Tuesday, November 18, 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 fourth hearing.
Continue reading “Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism to Hold Fourth Meeting”MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism to Hold Third Meeting
ATLANTA (October 8, 2025) — On Wednesday, October 15,2025, 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 third hearing.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Location: Rainwater Convention Center, 1 Meeting Place, Valdosta, GA 31601
- 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 Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism, created through Senate Resolution 323, will discover opportunities to promote and develop tourism in all regions of the state, from small towns to big cities. This bipartisan committee will hear from industry leaders to gain a broader understanding of how Georgia’s diverse and dynamic tourism landscape drives economic development, supports small businesses and enhances quality of life.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
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Sen. Drew Echols serves as a Governor’s Administration Floor Leader. He represents the 49th Senate District, which includes a large portion of Hall County. He may be reached by email at Drew.Echols@senate.ga.gov.