Official Press Releases
ATLANTA (July 13, 2026) — The Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) has named Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) its 2026 Legislator of the Year. The designation recognizes his longstanding advocacy for Georgia’s fire service and his leadership in emergency preparedness and public safety.
Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Named 2026 Georgia State Firefighters Association Legislator of the Year”By: Sen. Frank Ginn (R–Danielsville)
On June 17, I returned to the State Capitol alongside my legislative colleagues, following Governor Brian P. Kemp’s call to convene our General Assembly for a special legislative session.
The governor’s proclamation directed lawmakers to consider several specific issues, including congressional and legislative redistricting, election administration and local taxation. During the session, the General Assembly also addressed the temporary suspension of the state’s motor fuel and diesel taxes.
Continue reading “COLUMN: Ginn: Special Legislative Session Update”By: Sen. Mike Hodges (R–Brunswick)
This week, I returned to the State Capitol alongside my legislative colleagues, following Governor Brian P. Kemp’s call to convene our General Assembly for a special legislative session.
The governor’s proclamation directed lawmakers to consider several specific issues, including congressional and legislative redistricting, election administration and local taxation. During the session, the General Assembly also addressed the temporary suspension of the state’s motor fuel and diesel taxes.
Continue reading “COLUMN: Hodges: Special Legislative Session Update”By: Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro)
This past week, I returned to the State Capitol alongside my legislative colleagues, following Governor Brian P. Kemp’s call to convene our General Assembly for a special legislative session.
The governor’s proclamation directed lawmakers to consider several specific issues, including congressional and legislative redistricting, election administration and local taxation. During the session, the General Assembly also addressed the temporary suspension of the state’s motor fuel and diesel taxes.
Continue reading “COLUMN: Hickman: Special Legislative Session Update”By: Sen. Larry Walker III (R–Perry)
Across our state, families are working hard, budgeting carefully and looking for opportunities to save for their future. Yet too often, rising costs make that goal feel harder to reach.
Young couples are trying to save for a first home while balancing childcare costs. Retirees on a fixed income worry as the prices of groceries and healthcare rise. Workers are picking up extra shifts, only to wonder where the additional paycheck went.
Continue reading “GUEST EDITORIAL: Walker: Keeping the American Dream Within Reach”