Sen. Chuck Payne Participates in NCSL Youth Site Visit on Community-Based Models

ATLANTA (September 10, 2024) — Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton) recently participated in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Youth Site Visit on Community-Based Models in San Diego, California. The two-day event focused on community-based juvenile justice models and brought together legislators from across the country to explore innovative approaches to supporting and rehabilitating youth. Sen. Payne was one of 10 state legislators nationwide selected to attend.

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Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing to Hold Inaugural Meeting

ATLANTA (June 14, 2024) — Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing, chaired by Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton), will hold its first hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.
  • Location: State Capitol, Room 450, 206 Washington St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30334
  • This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:         

The meeting will include an overview of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and testimony from various individuals regarding the status of veterans’ mental health in Georgia, followed by an opportunity for public comment. The Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing was created to evaluate the adequacy of Georgia’s public and private programs and services when providing resources to veterans. This committee will recommend additional measures to ensure that Georgia veterans and their families have the support they need to thrive after their military service ends.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

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

Sen. Chuck Payne serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security. He represents the 54th Senate District, which includes Whitfield and Murray County, as well as part of Gordon County. He may be reached at 404.463.5402 or by email at chuck.payne@senate.ga.gov.

Sen. Chuck Payne Appointed to Lead Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing

ATLANTA (May 29, 2024) — Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton) has been appointed to Chair the Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. The committee will also include Sen. Ed Harbison (D–Columbus), Sen. Josh McLaurin (D–Sandy Springs), Sen. Shawn Still (R–Johns Creek) and Sen. Rick Williams (R–Milledgeville).

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