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GUEST EDITORIAL: Walker: Protecting Childhood in the Age of AI

By: Sen. Larry Walker III (R–Perry)

I grew up in a very different world from the one our children and grandchildren know today.

When I was a boy, there were no smartphones buzzing in our pockets, no social media feeds competing for our attention and certainly no artificial intelligence (AI) waiting on the other side of a screen. If you wanted to talk to a friend, you would find them in person or call their house. If you had a question, you asked a parent or teacher or opened a book. Those days are long gone.

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President Pro Tempore Larry Walker, Rep. Danny Mathis Celebrate $600,000 State Investment in Cochran Airport

ATLANTA (September 23, 2026) — Today, President Pro Tempore Sen. Larry Walker III (R–Perry) and Rep. Danny Mathis (R–Cochran) announced a $600,000 state investment to support the construction of new hangars at Cochran Airport in Bleckley County.

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Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker Recaps Successful Regional Listening Day

ATLANTA (August 28, 2026) — This week, Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker III (R–Perry) joined members of the Middle Georgia legislative delegation for a regional listening day in Perry, bringing together local leaders and community stakeholders to discuss priorities facing Middle Georgia ahead of the 2027 Legislative Session.

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Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker and Middle Georgia Legislators to Host Listening Day in Perry

ATLANTA (August 26, 2026) —On Thursday, August 27, Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker III (R–Perry), Sen. Steven McNeel (R–Macon), Sen. David Lucas (D–Macon), Rep. Shaw Blackmon (R–Bonaire), Rep. Patty Stinson (D–Butler), Rep. Noel Williams Jr. (R–Cordele) and Rep. Anissa Jones (D–Macon) will host a Middle Georgia Listening Day in Perry.

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President Pro Tempore Larry Walker, Chairman Matt Hatchett, Announce Dublin City Board of Education Nominating Committee Accepting Letters of Intent

ATLANTA (August 19, 2026) — Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R–Perry) and House Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett (R–Dublin) announce that the Dublin City Nominating Committee is accepting letters of intent and resumes for individuals who are interested in serving on the Dublin City Board of Education. The letter of intent must include the board district where the applicant resides, with their physical address listed.

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