ATLANTA (January 20, 2026) — Last week, Sen. Jason T. Dickerson (R–Canton) introduced Senate Bill 407 to set a cap on property tax assessments in Cherokee County at no more than a four percent annual increase. If a home’s assessed value rises by more than four percent, the excess amount will be exempt from school district ad valorem taxes.
Continue reading “Sen. Jason T. Dickerson Introduces Legislation to Cap Cherokee County School District Property Tax Assessments”Sen. John Albers Urges Students to Apply for the Senate Page Program
ATLANTA (January 20, 2026) — Today, Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) encouraged middle and high school students in the 56th Senate District to apply for the Senate Page Program. As a Senate Page, students deliver important information to senators on the chamber floor and serve as messengers around the State Capitol.
Continue reading “Sen. John Albers Urges Students to Apply for the Senate Page Program”Sen. Majority Whip Randy Robertson Releases Statement Encouraging Cooperation from Georgia’s Secretary of State
ATLANTA (January 16, 2026) — Today, Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula) issued a statement urging Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to produce Georgia’s voter registration list for the United States Department of Justice (DOJ):
“When legislators are working to investigate an issue, you would expect that everyone would be on the same page. Unfortunately, Georgia’s Secretary of State has chosen noncompliance over collaboration. One of the most basic expectations of every public official in Georgia, including the Secretary of State, is working together to serve the people of Georgia. Holding office does not change this obligation to respect lawful investigative processes or to provide information when it is properly requested.
SR 563 reinforces the basic expectation of public service by urging our Secretary of State to comply with the DOJ. When federal authorities issue lawful subpoenas or requests as part of an investigation, compliance is a duty. We have an obligation as legislators to shine a light on any wrongdoing, regardless of where it shines or who it shines on.
I’ve spent more than thirty years in law enforcement, where credibility was earned through actions, not statements. Public trust is maintained when leaders address concerns directly and judiciously, leaving no stone unturned. This resolution is consistent with that experience and with my ongoing commitment to accountability, fairness and the rule of law for all. It is my hope that our Secretary of State will reverse course and choose to work for hardworking Georgians instead of himself.”
SR 563, authored by Sen. Majority Whip Randy Robertson, was assigned to the Senate Committee on Ethics, where it awaits further action. Further information on the resolution is available here.
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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
Sen. Jason T. Dickerson Announces Appointments to Senate Committees
ATLANTA (January 16, 2026) — This week, Sen. Jason T. Dickerson (R–Canton) announced his appointment to several Senate committees for the upcoming legislative session, marking an important step in his work as a freshman legislator to serve the families, farmers, veterans and small businesses of his district.
Continue reading “Sen. Jason T. Dickerson Announces Appointments to Senate Committees”Sen. Tim Bearden Appointed Chairman of Senate Committee on Government Oversight
ATLANTA (January 15, 2026) — This week, Sen. Tim Bearden (R–Carrollton) was appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Government Oversight and Secretary of the Senate Committee on Judiciary by Lt. Governor Burt Jones and the Senate Committee on Assignments.
The Senate Committee on Government Oversight addresses state government programs and policies, while the Senate Committee on Judiciary regularly examines legislation affecting judicial proceedings and governmental and constitutional issues.
“I am honored to be appointed Chairman of the Senate’s Government Oversight Committee and secretary of the Judiciary Committee,” said Sen. Bearden. “I want to express my gratitude to Lt. Governor Burt Jones and the Committee on Assignments. When I directed the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, our goal was to provide a seamless training experience for our public safety officers across the state. My approach to government oversight and efficiency will be similar, and I believe in using the best possible strategies to bridge any gaps between our state programs and our citizens. I am just as confident that my background in law enforcement has prepared me to serve on the Senate Judiciary Committee. I know firsthand the importance of applying the law as an officer in the field and in the courtroom.”
Prior to his service in the Senate, Sen. Bearden served as Executive Director of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Deputy Chief of Staff within the Georgia House, and as a member of the House of Representatives for District 68. Sen. Bearden is also a member of the Senate Committees on Economic Development and Tourism and Education and Youth. Additionally, he serves as an Ex-Officio member of the Senate Committee on Public Safety.
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Sen. Tim Bearden represents the 30th Senate District which includes Carroll, Douglas, Haralson, and Paulding counties. He can be reached at (404) 463-4513 or by email at Tim.Bearden@senate.ga.gov