ATLANTA (March 27, 2026) — This week, Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) announced plans to designate the intersection of SR 6/US-278 and Prospect Road in Polk County as the “Larry Haney Memorial Intersection” during the next legislative session. A lifelong resident of Rockmart, Larry Haney was a well-known local businessman who owned and operated Haney Farm & Ranch Supply, Haney Powersports, and Sidekicks Restaurant. He passed away Sunday morning, March 22, 2026, at the age of 73.
Continue readingCOLUMN: Hodges: Weeks Nine & Ten Under the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Mike Hodges (R–Brunswick)
With just days remaining in the 2026 Legislative Session before Sine Die on April 2, Republicans under the Gold Dome are in a full sprint to deliver on the promises we made to you. Every vote, every bill, and every late night is focused on defending your hard-earned money and preserving the conservative values that make Georgia the best place to live, work, and raise a family.
Continue reading “COLUMN: Hodges: Weeks Nine & Ten Under the Gold Dome”Sen. Randal Mangham to Host HBCU and Divine Nine Day at the Georgia State Capitol
ATLANTA (March 10, 2026) — On Thursday, March 12, Sen. Randal Mangham (D–Stone Mountain) will host Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and Divine Nine Day at the State Capitol. The event will also feature guest speakers on protecting the right to vote.
Continue reading “Sen. Randal Mangham to Host HBCU and Divine Nine Day at the Georgia State Capitol”COLUMN: Hodges: Crossover Week Under the Gold Dome
We have officially reached Crossover Day, one of our biggest milestones in the legislative session. This is the deadline for Senate bills to move to the House in order to remain eligible for consideration this year. Now the process begins again in the House, where lawmakers will carefully review, debate and vote on these proposals before they can move forward.
Continue reading “COLUMN: Hodges: Crossover Week Under the Gold Dome”Sen. Randy Robertson Advances Protections for Victims of Clergy Abuse
ATLANTA (March 6, 2026) — Today, the Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 542, sponsored by Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula). The bill would hold religious leadership accountable if convicted of inappropriate sexual behavior and would permit clergy members to be charged with sexual misconduct and, if convicted in the first degree, serve between 10 and 30 years in prison with a fine of up to $100,000.
“Places of worship are the most sacred places we build and gather in,” said Sen. Robertson. “These are places where we should be safe to worship and fully express our most deeply held beliefs. When clergy members weaponize their power to manipulate vulnerable individuals, they should be punished. Today, we are taking a crucial step to punish clergy members who specifically use their position for sexual gain.”
Sen. Robertson added, “Unfortunately, there are some clergy members who have weaponized their position in power to initiate unwanted sexual advances and relationships with members in their congregation. This behavior will now be a violation of Georgia Law, and it will continue to be my mission to keep our places of worship a place where we can freely and openly express our beliefs without worry of manipulation and sexual exploitation.”
Senate Bill 542 has passed the Georgia State Senate unanimously and will now move on to the House of Representatives.
For more information on the legislation, click here.
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Sen. Randy Robertson serves as Senate Majority Whip. He represents the 29th Senate District, which includes Harris, Meriwether and Troup counties, as well as a portion of Muscogee County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0045 or by email at Randy.Robertson@senate.ga.gov.