Sen. Larry Walker and Members of the Joint Defense Commission Meet at Robins Air Force Base

ATLANTA (July 20, 2021) | On Thursday, July 15, 2021, Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) joined members of the Joint Defense Commission for their third meeting at the Nugteren Hanger within the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base. At the meeting, members joined a group of panelists representing Georgia’s Air Force commands and installations to discuss issues and priorities.

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Gov. Brian Kemp Appoints Sen. Larry Walker to Water and Sewer Infrastructure Committee

ATLANTA (July 1, 2021) | Earlier this week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced his selection of appointments to three Georgia Jobs and Infrastructure Committees, which will be tasked with reviewing applications for federal relief funds and making recommendations for state appropriations awarded through the American Rescue Plan. Among the list of members, Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) was chosen to serve on the Water and Sewer Infrastructure Committee.

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Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Bills Supporting Georgia’s Agriculture Industry

ATLANTA (May 14, 2021) | On Monday, May 10, 2021, Gov. Brian Kemp completed the signing of bills for the 2021 Legislative Session. Of the ones related to Georgia’s agriculture industry, seven of which went through the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee and one was sponsored by Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry), Chairman of the Committee.

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Sen. Larry Walker Attends Joint Defense Commission Meeting at Clay National Guard Center

ATLANTA (April 30, 2021) | On April 22, 2021, Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) and members of the Georgia Joint Defense Commission convened for their meeting at Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Georgia. The agenda included discussions on Army issues and priorities, legislative updates from the 2021 session and briefings on three of Georgia’s bases: Fort Benning, Fort Gordon and Fort Stewart.

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Update from the Capitol: Sine Die

By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)

Going until midnight on March 31st, the Senate has adjourned the 2021 Legislative Session Sine Die and our time at the Gold Dome has come to a pause. While this session was unlike many others for a number of reasons, namely COVID protocols aimed at protecting members, staffers and constituents, our work remained the same. During our 40 legislative days, we have been working around the clock to ensure we are reflecting your best interests. I am honored to have been able to serve you and I promise to continue doing so during the interim from both the Capitol and in the District.

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