ATLANTA (January 31, 2025) — This week, Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) announced the creation of a Senate delegation for Cobb County. The delegation will be Co-Chaired by Sen. Ed Setzler (R–Acworth). Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R–Marietta), Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) and Sen. Michael “Doc” Rhett (D–Marietta) will also serve on the delegation.
“I am proud once again to be a part of a bipartisan Cobb County Senate delegation,” said Sen. Albers. “In alignment with the legislative agenda of the Cobb County Government, increased aid and assistance to first responders will be a personal priority for me as a member. I am confident that our new Senate delegation will provide the support, leadership and oversight necessary to meet the needs of Cobb County’s citizens.”
Sen. Setzler also voiced his approval of the delegation: “As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, I am committed to expanding Cobb’s role as a hub for applied research,” said Sen. Setzler. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to preserve and improve the unmatched quality of life in Cobb County.”
A separate delegation from the Georgia House of Representatives will also be created for Cobb County. Both committees will advocate for the county’s estimated 781,000 inhabitants, who make up Georgia’s third most populous county.
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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56th Senate District, which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and Fulton County. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at John.Albers@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Ed Setzler serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology. Sen. Setzler represents the 37th Senate District, which includes parts of Cobb and Bartow County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0256 or by email at Ed.Setzler@senate.ga.gov.
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