Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability Adopts Final Committee Report

ATLANTA (December 3, 2025— The Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability, chaired by Sen. Nan Orrock (D–Atlanta), has voted unanimously to adopt its final report, offering key recommendations to address higher education affordability across Georgia institutions. 

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Senators Nan Orrock and Ed Harbison Respond to Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax Hearing

ATLANTA (November 17, 2025) — Sen. Nan Orrock (D–Atlanta) and Sen. Ed Harbison (D–Columbus) issued the following statement regarding today’s Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax hearing:

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Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability to Hold Fourth Meeting

ATLANTA (November 3, 2025) — On Thursday, November 6,2025, at 12:30 p.m., the Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability, chaired by Sen. Nan Orrock (D–Atlanta), will hold its fourth meeting.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: November 6, 2025
  • Time: 12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Georgia State Capitol, Room 450, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • 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 Higher Education Affordability, established pursuant to SR 474, will explore options for making higher education more affordable for Georgians, including creating a means-tested scholarship program.

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. Nan Orrock serves as Minority Caucus Secretary. She represents the 36th Senate District, which includes a portion of Fulton County. She may be reached by phone at (404) 463-8054 or by email at Nan.Orrock@senate.ga.gov.