ATLANTA (May 28, 2025) — Last week, Lt. Governor Burt Jones appointed Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta) to the Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism.
“I’m honored to serve as a member of the Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism,” said Sen. Halpern. “As a business owner in the hospitality sector and a champion for Georgia’s creative economy, I understand firsthand how tourism fuels jobs, small business growth and cultural vitality. From our world-class airport and restaurant scene to our music, history, and natural beauty, Georgia has every ingredient to lead the nation, and I’m excited to help us get there.”
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. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur).
More information about Senate Study Committees can be found here.
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Sen. Sonya Halpern serves as Democratic Caucus Vice Chair. She represents the 39th Senate District, which includes a portion of Fulton County. She may be reached at (494) 656-9644 or via email at Sonya.Halpern@senate.ga.gov
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