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Senate Study Committee on Recovery Residences to Hold First Hearing

ATLANTA (August 11, 2025)—On Monday, August 18, the Senate Study Committee on Recovery Residences, chaired by Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula) will hold its first hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: August 18, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 a.m.
  • Where: 307 Coverdell Legislative Office Building, 18 Capitol Square, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30334
  • Open to the Public: The event is open to the public. The committee meeting will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools to Hold First Meeting

ATLANTA (July 31, 2025) — On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., the Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools, chaired by Sen. John F. Kennedy (R–Macon), will hold its first hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Mercer University, President’s Dining Room – 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA, 31207
  • 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 Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools, created through Senate Resolution 217, will examine the root causes and long-term impacts of chronic absenteeism among Georgia students. This bipartisan committee will work with educators, parents, policymakers, and community leaders to explore effective, research-backed strategies, such as early intervention and targeted support programs, that can help reduce absenteeism and improve student success.

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. John F. Kennedy 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.

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Sen. Ed Harbison Welcomes WHINSEC Program Members to Georgia State Capitol

ATLANTA (July 30, 2025) — Today, Sen. Ed Harbison (D–Columbus) welcomed members of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) to the Georgia State Capitol. The visit highlighted the strong partnership between the state of Georgia and WHINSEC’s international mission to advance leadership, uphold ethics and foster regional cooperation.

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