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Sen. Larry Walker III Honored with Prestigious Georgia 4-H Green Jacket Award

ATLANTA (July 29, 2025)— Senator Larry Walker III (R–Perry) has been named the 2025 recipient of the Georgia 4-H Green Jacket Award—one of the organization’s highest honors—for his exceptional leadership, sustained advocacy and meaningful support of 4-H programming across the state.

Presented annually at State 4-H Congress, the Green Jacket Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding and ongoing contributions to Georgia 4-H. Sen. Walker’s dedication to youth development, civic engagement and agricultural education made him a natural choice for this prestigious honor.

“Georgia 4-H is one of the most impactful youth programs in our state, and I’m truly humbled to receive this recognition,” said Sen. Walker. “I believe in investing in our young people, especially in ways that connect them to public service, agriculture, and leadership opportunities. I’ll continue to proudly support 4-H and all it stands for.”

Sen. Walker has served as Senate host for Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol for five consecutive years, helping expand the program’s reach and offering thousands of 4-H’ers the opportunity to connect with elected officials and experience the civic process firsthand. In 2022, he led the State 4-H Council’s Citizenship Ceremony, administering an oath that challenges new voters to participate in democracy.

In the legislature, Sen. Walker played a key role in securing $3 million in the Fiscal Year 2023 amended budget to support cabin replacements at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. This investment will serve future generations of 4-H’ers for decades to come. He has also championed the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and helped build support for the UGA Grand Farm initiative.

A native of Perry and graduate of the University of Georgia, Sen. Walker lives in Kathleen with his wife, Adrienne. They have three sons and are active members of Perry Methodist Church.

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Sen. Larry Walker serves as Secretary of the Majority Caucus and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Labor. He represents the 20th Senate District, which includes Bleckley, Dodge, Dooly, Laurens, Treutlen, Pulaski and Wilcox counties, as well as portions of Houston County.  He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0095 or by email at Larry.Walker@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. Larry Walker III Appointed to Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s State Income Tax

ATLANTA (July 17, 2025) —  Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones appointed Senator Larry Walker III (R–Perry) to the newly formed Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s State Income Tax.

“I’m honored to be appointed by Lt. Governor Burt Jones to serve on this important committee,” said Sen. Walker. “This effort marks a critical step toward shaping Georgia’s economic future. Eliminating the state income tax is a bold goal that requires serious, thoughtful commitment. Our mission is to ensure that any proposed changes are fiscally responsible and in the best interest of Georgia’s families and businesses.”

The Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s State Income Tax is charged with identifying viable pathways to eliminate the state income tax for all Georgians entirely. While the General Assembly has taken steps in recent years to reduce income tax rates for households and businesses, many Georgians still face a heavy tax burden. This committee will work to explore responsible solutions that ease that burden and create a more competitive economic environment.

Senator Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia) will serve as Chairman of the committee.

More information about this committee can be found here.

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Sen. Larry Walker serves as Secretary of the Majority Caucus and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Labor. He represents the 20th Senate District, which includes Bleckley, Dodge, Dooly, Laurens, Treutlen, Pulaski and Wilcox counties, as well as portions of Houston County.  He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0095 or by email at Larry.Walker@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.