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COLUMN: Sen. Matt Brass: Beginning the 2025 Legislative Session

By: Sen. Matt Brass (R–Newnan)

On Monday, January 13th, we kicked off the 2025 Legislative Session, where I was sworn in as the Senator of Georgia’s 6th District (formerly 28th District). I am excited to be representing Carroll County once again and look forward to continuing to serve my longstanding constituents in Coweta and Heard Counties.

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Sen. Chuck Payne Reappointed as Chairman of the Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

ATLANTA (January 17, 2025) –This week, Sen. Chuck Payne was reappointed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security by Lt. Governor Burt Jones and the Senate Committee on Assignments. Sen. Payne was first appointed to this role in January 2024, following his initial service on the committee, which began in 2023. A veteran, Sen. Payne served four years (1984–1988) in the U.S. Army, including with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC.

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Sen. Sonya Halpern, Rep. Marvin Lim and Department of Natural Resources Recognize Winners of Art Contest

ATLANTA (January 17, 2025) — On Wednesday, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), Rep. Marvin Lim (D–Norcross) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held a joint press conference and award ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol. The event, celebrated 15 high school students who won an art contest showcasing Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites, an initiative launched by the DNR in partnership with Sen. Halpern and Rep. Lin. The winning artwork was displayed as part of Keeping Georgia Wild Day.

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