ATLANTA (January 31, 2023) | Late last week, Governor Brian Kemp announced that Green Georgia, LLC, a sustainable building materials company, will invest $59 million in a new headquarters for the company, located in Thomaston, Georgia. This major investment will create over 170 new jobs for Georgians. Thomaston is located in Upson County, a county that Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. John F. Kennedy (R – Macon) serves as part of Senate District 18. Green Georgia, LLC has pledged to partner with local contractors in the area to construct the over 300,000 square-foot production facility at the Thomaston-Upson Industrial Park. This facility will support addressing the increasing demand for more eco-friendly building solutions across the Southeast.
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ATLANTA (January 26, 2023) | Today, Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) held a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol to announce the Senate Majority Caucus’s priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session. Majority Leader Gooch was joined by Lt. Governor Burt Jones and President Pro Tempore of the Senate John F. Kennedy (R – Macon), as well as members of the Senate Majority Caucus.
Continue reading “Senate Majority Caucus Announces Priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session”REMINDER: Senate Majority Caucus to Hold Press Conference Outlining Priorities for the 2023 Session
ATLANTA (January 26, 2022) | President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R – Macon), Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), and other members of the Senate Majority Caucus will be joined by Lt. Governor Burt Jones to hold a press conference on Thursday, January 26, 2023 on the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol at 2:00 p.m. to provide an outline of the Majority Caucus’ legislative priorities for 2023.
WHO: Lt. Governor Burt Jones
President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R – Macon)
Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega)
Members of the Senate Majority Caucus
WHAT: Press Conference to Outline 2023 Legislative Priorities
WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2023
2:00 p.m.
WHERE: South Wing Steps of the State Capitol
206 Washington St SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
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Sen. John F. Kennedy serves as the President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate. He represents the 18th Senate District which includes Upson, Monroe, Peach, Crawford, and portions of Bibb and Houston Counties. He may be reached at 404.656.6578 or by email at john.kennedy@senate.ga.gov
Sen. Steve Gooch serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 51st Senate District which includes Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union and Pickens counties and a portion of White County. He may be reached at 404.656.7872 or via email at steve.gooch@senate.ga.gov
President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy Assigned to Senate Committees
ATLANTA (January 12, 2022) | Today, President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy was appointed to serve on a number of Senate Committees for the 2023 Legislative Session. Due to his role as President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Pro Tem Kennedy serves as a member of the Senate Committee on Assignments. The Senate Committee on Assignments is chaired by the President of the Senate, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, and is composed of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, The Majority Leader Sen. Steve Gooch, Sen. Greg Dolezal (R – Cumming) and Sen. Brandon Beach (R – Alpharetta). The committee is responsible for assigning the Senate Body to committees in addition to having such duties that the Lt. Governor may assign to it at his discretion.
Continue reading “President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy Assigned to Senate Committees”President Pro Tempore Senator John F. Kennedy Announces Staff
ATLANTA (January 9, 2022) | Today, Senator John F. Kennedy announced his office staff as he assumes the Office of the President Pro Tempore of the Georgia Senate.
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