GUEST EDITORIAL: Albers: Balancing Safety and Privacy: Getting Flock Camera Oversight Right in Georgia

By: Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell)

As a Georgia State Senator, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety, former firefighter and EMT, and business executive, I have spent my career focused on protecting communities while upholding the trust that makes effective public safety possible. Recent reports of misuse of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras by several law enforcement officers across our state demand serious attention. The good news is that the problems have been identified, agencies and the company are responding, and we have an opportunity to get this right.

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Senators John Albers, Jason T. Dickerson and Kay Kirkpatrick Reaffirm Support for House Bill 1029 Following Holly Springs Lawsuit

ATLANTA (July 22, 2026) — This week, Senators John Albers (R–Roswell), Jason T. Dickerson (R–Canton) and Kay Kirkpatrick (R–Marietta) issued the following statements regarding the City of Holly Springs’ lawsuit over House Bill 1029.

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Sen. John Albers Named 2026 Georgia State Firefighters Association Legislator of the Year

ATLANTA (July 13, 2026) — The Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) has named Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) its 2026 Legislator of the Year. The designation recognizes his longstanding advocacy for Georgia’s fire service and his leadership in emergency preparedness and public safety.

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