ATLANTA (July 18, 2025)—On Tuesday, July 22, Sen. Josh McLaurin (D–Sandy Springs) will host a press conference on journalist Mario Guevara’s continued United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention.
Continue reading “Sen. Josh McLaurin to Host Press Conference Regarding Journalist’s Continued ICE Detention”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.
Joint Agriculture Chairmen’s Ag Issues Summit Announced for August 21, 2025
ATLANTA (July 16, 2025) —State Senator Russ Goodman (R–Cogdell), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, and State Representative Robert Dickey (R–Musella), Chairman of the House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, will host the annual Joint Ag Issues Summit on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Perry, Georgia.
The summit will bring together lawmakers, industry leaders, and members of Georgia’s farming community to discuss the top issues impacting the state’s number one industry. The event will feature key policy updates and a forward-looking agenda focused on protecting Georgia’s agricultural future.
“This summit is about making sure farmers have a seat at the table as we shape policy at the State Capitol,” said Sen. Russ Goodman. “Chairman Dickey and I are both farmers ourselves. We know what’s at stake, and we’re committed to listening, learning, and leading on the issues that matter most to Georgia agriculture.”
“As farmers, we know firsthand the challenges and opportunities facing Georgia’s agriculture industry,” said Rep. Dickey. “The Ag Issues Summit is a vital chance for us to come together – farmers, lawmakers and industry leaders – to listen, learn and plan for the future of our state’s number one industry. I’m proud to help lead this effort as we work to strengthen and protect Georgia’s agriculture industry for the generations to come.”
The Summit will convene in the Miller Murphy Howard Building at 401 Larry Walker Pkwy, Perry, Georgia 31069. Registration will begin at 9:00 A.M., and the official program will start at 9:30 A.M. Coffee and lunch will be provided. A detailed agenda will be released in the weeks ahead.
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by Friday, August 8, either online here or by emailing Rachel.Whitted@senate.ga.gov.
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Sen. Russ Goodman serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. He represents Senate District 8 which includes Atkinson, Clinch, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes and Pierce Counties and a large portion of Ware County. He may be reached at 404.656.7454 or at russ.goodman@senate.ga.gov
Representative Robert Dickey represents the citizens of District 134, which includes Crawford and Upson counties, as well as portions of Lamar and Peach counties. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2011 and currently serves as Chairman of the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Banks and Banking, Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications, Higher Education, Natural Resources and Environment and Ways and Means committees, as well as the Special Committee on Resource Management.
For all media inquiries, reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
COLUMN: Ginn: Investing in Families, Veterans and the Future of Georgia
By: Sen. Frank Ginn (R–Danielsville)
Georgia is following through on its promise to support hardworking families and our nation’s heroes in its newest budget. I’m proud to highlight two key bills I supported this session, House Bill 68 and House Bill 266, that ensure Georgia’s gratitude isn’t just spoken, but written into law.
Continue reading “COLUMN: Ginn: Investing in Families, Veterans and the Future of Georgia”Sen. Mallow to Attend Fifth Annual Nolan Smith Jr. ‘Pups Day Out’ Youth Football Camp
ATLANTA (July 11, 2025) — On July 13, 2025, Sen. Derek Mallow (D–Savannah) will attend the closing ceremony of the Fifth Annual Pups Day Out Youth Football Camp, organized by Super Bowl champion Nolan Smith Jr. All participants will receive football guidance, back-to-school backpacks and supplies, while Sen. Mallow will present Nolan Smith Jr. with an Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award.
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