Joint Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee to Hold Second Meeting

Joint Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee to Hold Second Meeting

ATLANTA (November 14 2024) — On Tuesday, November 19,at 10:00 a.m., the Joint Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee, chaired by Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton) and Rep. Josh Bonner (R–Fayetteville), will hold its second joint meeting in Augusta.

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Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage to Hold Final Meeting

ATLANTA (November 13, 2024) — Tomorrow, Thursday, November 14, at 11:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage, chaired by Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur), will hold its final meeting for the purpose of adopting the committee report. The meeting will be followed by a press gaggle, held by Sen. Jones, to discuss the findings of the committee report.  

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Sen. Brandon Beach Calls for National Unity Following 2024 Presidential Election

ATLANTA (November 8, 2024) — Today, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, Sen. Brandon Beach (R–Alpharetta), issued a statement following the 2024 Presidential Election, calling for national unity and an end to the lawsuits levied against President-Elect Donald Trump:

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Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee to Hold Fourth Meeting

ATLANTA (November 5, 2024) — On Thursday, November 7,2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee, chaired by President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R–Macon), will hold its fourth and final hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: 450 State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:         

The Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee examines how public policy can encourage investment in facilities that create sustainable manufacturing components, practices, and energy derived from Georgia-grown products. You can find more information on this study committee here.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Jantz Womack at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov

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Sen. John F. Kennedy serves as the President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate. He represents the 18th Senate District which includes Upson, Monroe, Peach, Crawford, as well as portions of Bibb and Houston County. He may be reached at 404.656.6578 or by email at john.kennedy@senate.ga.gov