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Sen. Chuck Hufstetler to Be Honored with ‘Legislator of The Year Award’ at Georgia Life Sciences Summit

ATLANTA (August 18, 2025) — Georgia Life Sciences (GLS) recently announced Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome) as a 2025 Golden Helix Award winner, specifically honoring him with the organization’s Legislator of the Year Award. He will be honored alongside several Golden Helix Award winners at the Georgia Life Sciences Summit on August 26 at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.

“I am honored to be recognized by Georgia Life Sciences this year. Whether in the operating room or chairing the Senate Committee on Finance, I see firsthand how science impacts Georgians daily,” said Sen. Hufstetler. “Each legislative session, I lean on my experience as a legislator and medical professional to advocate for Georgians and promote our life sciences community. Today, more than ever, this community is a driving force for better health outcomes, which build a stronger economy and way of life for future generations.”

Georgia Life Sciences’ Legislator of the Year Award annually recognizes a legislator who promotes state and federal policies that promote life sciences research, investment and innovation.

Sen. Hufstetler has dedicated much of his career to the sciences, earning multiple degrees and a certification to reflect his expertise. He has earned a Baking Science and Technology certification at the American Institute of Baking, a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Psychology at the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in Medical Science in Anesthesiology at the Emory School of Medicine.

More information about the Golden Helix Awards and the GLS Summit can be found here.

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Sen. Chuck Hufstetler serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance. He represents the 52nd Senate District which includes portions of Bartow, Floyd, and Gordon counties. He can be reached at (404) 656-0034 or via email at chuck.hufstetler@senate.ga.gov.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care to Hold First Meeting

ATLANTA (August 13, 2025) — On Wednesday, August 20,at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care, chaired by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R–Marietta), will hold its first hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 307, 18 Capitol Square, SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • Open to the Public: This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:         

The Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care, created through Senate Resolution 310, will survey what resources and services are currently being provided for Georgia’s transition-age youth. This bipartisan committee will then determine what additional services and resources may be or should be available in order to ensure these youth’s success into adulthood.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Zach Pishock at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov. 


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Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick serves as Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Children and Families. She represents the 32nd Senate District, which includes portions of Cobb and Cherokee counties. She may be reached by phone at (404) 656-3932 or by email at kay.kirkpatrick@senate.ga.gov

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Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax to Hold First Meeting

ATLANTA (August 12, 2025) — On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, chaired by Sen. Blake Tillery, (R–Vidalia), will hold its first hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: Georgia State Capitol, Room 450, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • This event is open to the public.

ABOUT THE MEETING:         

The Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax, created by Lt. Governor Burt Jones pursuant to Senate Rules, will deliver on the Lt. Governor’s commitment to chart a path for the state to eliminate the income tax and provide meaningful relief to all Georgians. This bipartisan committee will work with experts, parents, citizens, businesses, policymakers, and other leaders to explore effective, research-backed strategies to reform Georgia’s tax code while maintaining strong fiscal soundness.

Additional Senators appointed to the special committee include Senators Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas), Greg Dolezal (R–Cumming), Ed Harbison (D–Columbus), Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome), Steve Gooch (R–Dahlonega), John F. Kennedy (R–Macon), Nan Orrock (D–Atlanta), Michael “Doc” Rhett (D–Marietta), Larry Walker III (R–Perry) and Sam Watson (R–Moultrie).

SPEAKERS FOR THIS MEETING:

Grover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax Reform

Patrick Gleason, Vice President of State Affairs, Americans for Tax Reform

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

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

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Sen. Blake Tillery serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. He represents the 19th Senate District, which includes Appling, Bacon, Jeff Davis, Long, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Wayne and Wheeler counties, as well as a portion of Coffee County. He can be reached at (404) 656-5038 or by email at Blake.Tillery@senate.ga.gov.