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Sen. RaShaun Kemp to Hold Joint Press Conference on Students’ Right to Protest

ATLANTA (February 23, 2026) — Tomorrow, February 24, Sen. RaShaun Kemp (D–Atlanta) will host a press conference with Rep. Bryce Berry (D–Atlanta), Georgia students, and Atlanta Public Schools board members to highlight Senate Bill 479 and House Bill 1239, legislation aimed at protecting students’ First Amendment rights and expanding civic engagement opportunities in schools. In response to local retaliation against student walkouts, this bill seeks to encourage student participation in civic activities, including visiting the capitol, attending protests and strikes.

EVENT DETAILS:                     

·         Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

·         Time: 11:30 a.m.

·         Location: South Steps, Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334

·         This Event is Open to the Public.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

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

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Sen. RaShaun Kemp represents the 38th Senate District, which includes a portion of Fulton County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0105 or by email at RaShaun.Kemp@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. Jason T. Dickerson Introduces Legislation to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in Georgia Public Schools

ATLANTA (February 23, 2026) — Last week, Sen. Jason T. Dickerson (R–Canton) introduced Senate Bill 513 to address chronic student absenteeism in Georgia public schools. Also known as the Every Day Counts Act, this legislation defines a chronically unexcused student as one whose total number of unexcused absences exceeds five during the first 50 school days or reaches 10% of the school days that have occurred to date.

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Sen. John Albers, Rep. Brad Thomas Applaud Final Passage of Legislation to Amend Holly Springs City Charter

ATLANTA (February 20, 2026) — Today, State Senator John Albers (R–Roswell), chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety, and State Representative Brad Thomas (R–Holly Springs), chairman of the House Special Committee on Resource Management, announced that House Bill 1029 has successfully passed the Georgia General Assembly and now heads to the governor’s desk for consideration.

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Sen. Elena Parent and Rep. Saira Draper to Hold Press Conference on Mid-Cycle Redistricting Legislation

ATLANTA (February 19, 2026) — Today, Chair of the Senate Minority Caucus Elena Parent (D–Atlanta) and Rep. Saira Draper (D–Atlanta) will hold a press conference to discuss proposed legislation aimed at reforming Georgia’s process for mid-cycle redistricting. Those bills include Senate Bill 114, Senate Resolution 58, Senate Resolution 558 and House Resolution 1033.

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Sen. Blake Tillery to Announce Plans for New Forensic Mental Health Hospital to Alleviate Jail Overcrowding

ATLANTA (February 18, 2026) —On Friday, February 20, Senate Appropriations Chairman Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia), President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R–Perry) and Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas), will hold a press conference to outline plans for the construction of Georgia’s first new forensic mental health hospital in more than six decades.

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