Sonya Halpern – Georgia Senate Press Office

October 1, 2024

Sen. Sonya Halpern Announces Partnership with HBCU Brilliance Initiative to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities

ATLANTA (October 1, 2024) – In a significant move to bolster support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), has announced a new partnership between her office and the HBCU Brilliance Initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance funding, resources and opportunities for HBCUs, empowering them to continue their vital role in the community.

September 24, 2024

Senate and House Democratic Members to Attend Workers’ Rights Press Conference

ATLANTA (September 24, 2024) — On Wednesday, September 25, at 1:00 p.m., members of the Senate and House Democratic Caucuses will attend the Workers’ Rights Press Conference at the Amazon ATL6 Warehouse.

September 17, 2024

Sen. Sonya Halpern Statement on Death of Amber Thurman

ATLANTA (September 17, 2024) — Today, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta) released the following statement following an investigation from Georgia’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee into the 2022 death of Amber Thurman:

May 14, 2024

Sen. Sonya Halpern Gives University of Hartford 2024 Commencement Address

ATLANTA (May 14, 2024) – On Sunday, May 12, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), Vice Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, gave the commencement address at the University of Hartford’s 2024 graduation ceremony.

May 6, 2024

JAMES Magazine Names Sen. Sonya Halpern ‘2024 Legislator of the Year’

ATLANTA (May 6, 2024) – Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), Vice Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, has been named a ‘2024 Legislator of the Year’ by JAMES Magazine. The award is featured in their March-April edition, dubbed “The Most Influential Issue.”