ATLANTA (August 10, 2026) — Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker III (R–Perry) has been recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) with a 2026 Legislative Service Award for his leadership during the 2026 legislative session and his commitment to strengthening partnerships between the state and Georgia’s counties.
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ATLANTA (August 10, 2026) — Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome), was recently honored by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) with a 2026 Legislative Service Award (see attached photo by ACCG) for his leadership and collaboration with Georgia county governments during the 2026 Legislative Session.
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Lawmakers ask State Board to hold required hearing without further delay.
ATLANTA (August 4, 2026) — Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker III (R–Perry) and House Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett (R–Dublin) have sent a joint letter to the Georgia State Board of Education requesting prompt action concerning the Dublin City School System’s accreditation status.
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By: Sen. Larry Walker III (R–Perry)
Summer is one of my favorite times of year in Georgia.
Families pack up and head to our beautiful Golden Isles, agritourism destinations like the Georgia National Fairgrounds for a livestock show or to a mountain getaway up in northeast Georgia. Communities come together for local festivals, sports tournaments, and backyard cookouts. Children spend more time outdoors, and neighbors reconnect after another busy school year. It’s a season that reminds us of what makes Georgia great and why we have prioritized public safety.
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ATLANTA (July 28, 2026) — Senator Russ Goodman (R–Cogdell), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, and Representative Robert Dickey (R–Musella), Chairman of the House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, will host the annual Joint Ag Issues Summit on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Perry, Georgia. The summit will also serve as the inaugural meeting of the Joint Study Committee on Generational Sustainability of Family Farms.
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