ATLANTA (December 9, 2025) — Today, Sen. Max Burns (R–Sylvania) celebrated the approval of the Daniel Field Airport rehabilitation project. Administered by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the project includes a taxiway update, an update to the airport layout plan, the removal of airport obstructions and an environmental assessment of the airport, along with additional improvements to Daniel Field Airport in the City of Augusta.
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ATLANTA (December 8, 2025) — On Thursday, December 11, at 1:00 p.m., the Senate Study Committee on Improving Family Caregiver Services, chaired by Minority Leader Sen. Harold Jones II (D–Augusta), will hold its final meeting for the purpose of adopting the final committee report.
Continue readingSenate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee to Hold Final Hearing
ATLANTA (December 5, 2025) —On Wednesday, December 10, the Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee, co-chaired by Sen. Sally Harrell (D–Atlanta) and Sen. Shawn Still (R–Suwanee), will hold its final hearing for the purpose of adopting the committee report.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: December 10, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Where: 450 State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
- Open to the Public: The event is open to the public. The committee meeting will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.
ABOUT THE MEETING:
The bipartisan Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee, created through Senate Resolution 431, has evaluated online platforms’ (i.e., social media, gaming, AI, etc.) impact on children over the course of four months. The study committee partnered with parents, policy experts, representatives from state agencies and private organizations to determine how online protections may be improved and strengthened to ensure safer online experiences. During the final meeting, the study committee will discuss and consider formal recommendations for state action.
You can watch the replay of the study committee’s meetings on the Georgia State Senate YouTube page here.
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. Sally Harrell represents the 40th Senate District, which includes portions of DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. She may be reached by phone at (404) 656-787 or by email at Sally.Harrell@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Shawn Still serves as Majority Caucus Chair. He represents the 48th Senate District, which includes portions of Forsyth, Fulton and Gwinnett counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-7127 or by email at Shawn.Still@senate.ga.gov.
For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Gail Davenport Welcomes Students to the Georgia State Capitol for Holiday Concert
ATLANTA (December 5, 2025) — On December 9, Sen. Gail Davenport (D–Jonesboro) will welcome students from the Kay R. Pace School of the Arts at the Georgia State Capitol.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Event: Kay R. Pace School of the Arts Holiday Concert
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Time: 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Georgia State Capitol, South Steps, 206 Washington St., Atlanta, GA 30334
- This event is open to the public.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
The Kay R. Pace School of the Arts will hold a holiday concert featuring the Pace Performers Chorus, Music Competition Team, Dance Company and Advanced Band.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Gail Davenport represents the 17th Senate District, which includes portions of Clayton and Henry County. She may be reached by phone at 404.463.5260 or by email at gail.davenport@senate.ga.gov.
For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Larry Walker, III Hosts Middle Georgia Listening Day with Local Leaders and Community Stakeholders
ATLANTA (December 3, 2025) — Today, Sen. Larry Walker, III (R–Perry) joined community leaders, local officials, educators and economic development partners from across Middle Georgia for a Regional Listening Day hosted by the Heart of Georgia Regional Commission. The event brought forth meaningful dialogue centered around local needs, opportunities and priorities ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session.
Joined by Representatives Matt Hatchett (R–Dublin), Butch Parrish (R–Swainsboro) and Danny Mathis (R–Cochran), Sen. Walker opened the program with remarks emphasizing the importance of direct engagement with local leaders and the role these conversations play in shaping responsive policy at the State Capitol.
“It was a great day in Middle Georgia,” said Sen. Walker. “Conversations like this fuel our work and shape real, meaningful progress for our state. Our communities face urgent challenges every day, and they deserve solutions that actually work for the people we serve. Good government starts with listening, and hearing directly from Georgians who live and breathe these issues every day keeps me inspired as we head into the next legislative session.”
Throughout the morning, the delegation met with representatives from various organizations, including Trinity Christian School, Laurens County Commission, Bleckley-Cochran Industrial Development Authority, Dublin-Laurens Development Authority, Oconee Fall Line Technical College, Eastman-Dodge Chamber of Commerce, Middle Georgia State University, and representatives from multiple county commissions and chambers of commerce. Conversations centered on workforce development, school safety, infrastructure needs, economic competitiveness and tools required to support sustained growth across Middle Georgia.
Sen. Walker also extended his appreciation to the Heart of Georgia Regional Commission for organizing the event. “I want to thank Brett Manning and his team for putting together such a productive day. Their leadership helps keep this region moving forward, and I am grateful for our partnership.”
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Sen. Larry Walker serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Labor. He represents the 20th Senate District, which includes Bleckley, Dodge, Dooly, Laurens, Treutlen, Pulaski and Wilcox counties, as well as a portion of Houston County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0095 or by email at Larry.Walker@senate.ga.gov.
For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.