ATLANTA (November 13, 2024) — On Friday, November 15,at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee, chaired by Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula), will hold its third hearing.
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ATLANTA (November 13, 2024) — Tomorrow, Thursday, November 14, at 11:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage, chaired by Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur), will hold its final meeting for the purpose of adopting the committee report. The meeting will be followed by a press gaggle, held by Sen. Jones, to discuss the findings of the committee report.
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ATLANTA (November 8, 2024) — Today, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, Sen. Brandon Beach (R–Alpharetta), issued a statement following the 2024 Presidential Election, calling for national unity and an end to the lawsuits levied against President-Elect Donald Trump:
Continue reading “Sen. Brandon Beach Calls for National Unity Following 2024 Presidential Election”Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee to Hold Fourth Meeting
ATLANTA (November 5, 2024) — On Thursday, November 7,2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee, chaired by President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R–Macon), will hold its fourth and final hearing.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: 450 State Capitol, 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 Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee examines how public policy can encourage investment in facilities that create sustainable manufacturing components, practices, and energy derived from Georgia-grown products. You can find more information on this study committee here.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Jantz Womack at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
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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, as well as portions of Bibb and Houston County. He may be reached at 404.656.6578 or by email at john.kennedy@senate.ga.gov
Sen. John Albers Statement on the Passing of Bernie Marcus
ATLANTA (November 5, 2024) — Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) today issued a statement following the passing of Bernie Marcus:
“Today, we mourn the loss of Bernie Marcus, a visionary whose influence reached far beyond the walls of the iconic company he co-founded, Home Depot. Every time I spoke to Bernie, I was inspired by his humble brilliance and drive to make the world a better place.
Bernie was a giant not only in business but also in character, serving as an inspiration for what it means to lead with both vision and heart. His dedication to creating opportunities for others, his unwavering patriotism and his commitment to service will not be forgotten.
On behalf of my family, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. We honor Bernie’s legacy and will work to carry forward his values of hard work, generosity and service. May he rest in peace.”
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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56th Senate District which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and North Fulton counties. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov.
For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.