Department of Corrections Facilities Senate Study Committee Adopts Final Committee Report

ATLANTA (December 20, 2024) – On Friday, December 13, the Department of Corrections Facilities Senate Study Committee, chaired by Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula), voted unanimously to adopt its final report during the committee’s concluding meeting. The committee, established through Senate Resolution 570, spent nearly four months exploring strategies to enhance the welfare of Department of Corrections employees and those in its custody.

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Department of Corrections Facilities Senate Study Committee to Hold Fourth Meeting

ATLANTA (November 15, 2024) — On Friday, November 22,at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee, chaired by Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula), will hold its fourth hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: 450 State Capitol, 206 Washington Street, Atlanta, GA, 30334 State Capitol
  • This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.

ABOUT THE COMMITTEE:         

The Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee was created to examine current issues impacting the Georgia Department of Corrections’ ability to operate secure and safe facilities. The committee will determine whether legislative measures are necessary to ensure the welfare of the department’s employees and those in its custody. More information about the study committee can be found here. The Chairman reserves the right to revise the agenda.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Jantz Womack at (SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov).

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Sen. Randy Robertson serves as Majority Whip of Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 29, which includes Harris, Meriwether, and Troup Counties and a portion of Muscogee County. He can be reached at 404.656.0045 or at randy.robertson@senate.ga.gov