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Senate Leadership Announces Press Conference Addressing Fulton County Jail Concerns

ATLANTA (October 3, 2023) | On Thursday, October 5, Senator John Albers (R – Roswell) and Senator Randy Robertson (R – Cataula) will hold a press conference at Liberty Plaza. Lt. Governor Burt Jones will join the press conference addressing Senate action in response to the current incidents and challenges reported at the Fulton County Jail.

WHO:              

Lt. Governor Burt Jones

Sen. John Albers, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety

Sen. Randy Robertson, Majority Caucus Whip and Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public

Safety

WHAT:             

Press Conference

WHEN:            

Thursday, October 5, 2023

9:00 a.m. 

WHERE:

Liberty Plaza

262 Capitol Ave SE

Atlanta, GA 30334

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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

Sen. Randy Robertson serves as Senate Majority Whip. He represents the 29th Senate District which includes Meriwether and Harris County, and Troup County as well as a portion of Muscogee County. He may be reached at 404.656.0045 or by email at randy.robertson@senate.ga.gov

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REMINDER: Georgia Senate Study Committee on CON Reform to Hold Second Meeting in Columbus

ATLANTA (August 21, 2023) | On August 28, 2023, the Senate Study Committee on Certificate of Need (CON) Reform, chaired by Senator Greg Dolezal (R – Cumming), will hold its second meeting at The Hughston Foundation in Columbus, Georgia. The committee’s primary goal is to explore health system regulations implemented in other states, seeking innovative solutions that enhance access to medical care for all Georgians.

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Governor Brian Kemp Signs Legislation to Establish Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission

ATLANTA (May 8, 2023) | On May 5, 2023, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 92 into law. This measure, sponsored by Majority Whip Senator Randy Robertson (R – Cataula), will create the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, which would have the power to investigate and discipline or remove elected district attorneys or solicitors-general in specific instances, including if they are consistently not fulfilling their duties as such. SB 92 also clarifies the duties of prosecuting attorneys, specifically including language that they must review every case where there is probable cause for prosecution.

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