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Sen. Islam Parkes to Hold Press Conference on Families First Legislative Package

ATLANTA (February 21, 2024) — On Thursday, February 22, at 2:30 p.m. Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D-Duluth) and will hold a press conference to discuss her Families First legislative package – Senate Bills 51, 527, and 372.

EVENT DETAILS:
• Date: Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024
• Time: 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Room 203, CLOB, 18 Capitol Sq. SW Atlanta GA 30334
• This event is open to the public.

ABOUT THE MEETING:
Join Sen. Islam Parkes for a press conference where she will discuss the need to pass her legislative package that will put Georgia families first by reinstating the sales tax holiday on school supplies, as well as exempting from sales tax childcare essentials for children under 3 and menstrual products.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request members of the media to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Sam White at the Senate Press Office (Sam.White@senate.ga.gov)

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Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes represents the 7th Senate District, which includes a portion of Gwinnett County. She may be reached by phone at 404.463.5263 or by email at NabilahIslamParkes@senate.ga.gov.

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Senate Passes Legislation to Relieve Election Duties of Probate Court Judges

ATLANTA (Feb. 16, 2024) – Today, the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 212, sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics Sen. Max Burns (R–Sylvania). This legislation would relieve the probate court judges from being responsible for elections. Newly established county boards of elections and registration would assume this responsibility. There are approximately twenty-five counties across the state that currently utilize probate judges as elections superintendents and would be impacted by this legislation.

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Senate Passes Legislation Updating COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Practices

ATLANTA (Feb. 15, 2024) – Today, the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 430, sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Chief Deputy Whip Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming). This bill would eliminate certain warning requirements on healthcare facilities, healthcare providers, entities and individuals related to COVID-19 liability claims.

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte Celebrates Historic Job Announcement by Governor Brian P. Kemp in Polk County

ATLANTA (Feb. 15, 2023) — Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the investment of $344 million to SOLARCYCLE, a manufacturing facility in Cedartown. The City of Cedartown is in Polk County, represented by Georgia Senate Majority Caucus Chairman Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas).

Grateful for Gov. Kemp’s historic announcement, Sen. Anavitarte commented, “It is great to witness the investment in this first-of-its-kind solar panel glass manufacturing facility located in my district. I am grateful for the work of state partners, the city of Cedartown and Polk County.”

“The economic impact of this facility will be immeasurable and highlight the pro-business focus of this state. This facility will provide 600+ quality jobs, clean tech and prove helpful for the U.S. supply chain. Additionally, it will strengthen opportunities in housing and retail development both of which will help support my district’s healthy and thriving community. I am excited to see the partnership between Polk County Leaders, the city of Cedartown and the SOLARCYCLE as it will deliver a significant regional impact to the district and set Georgia apart from its competitors,” said Sen. Anavitarte.

The SOLARCYCLE facility in Cedartown will be the first of SOLARCYCLE’s facilities to manufacture glass along with recycling solar panels. Construction of the facility will begin in 2024 with the expectation to be operational in 2026.

Progress and updates on the Cedartown plant will be available here. 

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 31 which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.9221 or at Jason.anavitarte@senate.ga.gov

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House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration and Senator Clint Dixon Celebrate Signage of Legislation to put Mulberry Cityhood on the Ballot

ATLANTA – On Tuesday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 333, legislation that would authorize a local referendum for the creation of the city of Mulberry in Gwinnett County. 

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