Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (June 17th, 2026) — Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R–Perry) released the following statement on redistricting during the 2026 Special Legislative Session:
“Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, there was no question that Georgia would need to draw new congressional maps. The question was not if, but when.
Continue reading “President Pro Tempore Larry Walker Releases Statement on Special Session Redistricting”ATLANTA (April 22, 2026) — Today, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) issued the following statement in response to U.S. Representative David Scott’s passing:
Continue reading “Sen. Emanuel Jones Issues Statement on the Passing of U.S. Representative David Scott”ATLANTA (April 22, 2026) — Today, Minority Leader Sen. Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Representative David Scott:
Continue reading “Minority Leader Harold Jones II Mourns the Passing of U.S. Representative David Scott”ATLANTA (April 7, 2026) — Last week, Senate Bill 625 passed both chambers and now awaits the governor’s signature. The bill amends the city of Decatur’s Public Facilities Authority (PFA) to require voter approval for any city of Decatur bonding project requested by the City Schools of Decatur (CSD) exceeding $20 million.
Continue reading “City of Decatur Legislators Release Statement on Passage of Senate Bill 625”ATLANTA (January 13, 2026) — Today, Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) released the following statement on the Senate Special Action to Senate Bill 204:
Continue reading “Minority Leader Harold Jones II Releases Statement on Special Action to SB 204”