Sen. Emanuel Jones Appointed to Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism

ATLANTA (June 18, 2025) — Recently, Lt. Governor Burt Jones appointed Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) to the Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism.

“I’m grateful to Lt. Governor Burt Jones for appointing me to this important study committee,” said Sen. Jones. “We have an opportunity to bring inclusive growth and investments to communities across Georgia by showcasing the best attributes of our state. From neighborhood revitalization to job creation, a strong tourism strategy can uplift families and support small businesses. I look forward to working with my colleagues to help Georgia reach its full potential as a premier destination—one that truly reflects the richness and diversity of our state.”

The Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism is tasked with discovering opportunities to promote and develop tourism in all regions of the state. Sen. Drew Echols (R-Gainesville) will serve as Chairman of the committee. Additional Senate members appointed to the committee include Sen. Frank Ginn (R–Danielsville), Sen. Russ Goodman (R–Cogdell) and Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta).

More information about Senate Study Committees can be found here.

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Sen. Emanuel Jones represents the 10th Senate District, which includes a portion of DeKalb County.  He may be reached at 404.656.0502 or via email at emanuel.jones@senate.ga.gov.

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