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Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce Concludes Final Meeting

ATLANTA (Nov. 15, 2023) | The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce concluded its sixth and final meeting on November 14, 2023, at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. The committee, established via Senate Resolution 275 during the 2023 Legislative Session with bipartisan support and chaired by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), comprised both legislative and non-legislative members.

Committee membership included Sen. Brandon Beach (R–Alpharetta), Sen. Jason Esteves (D–Atlanta), Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), Champ Bailey on behalf of Team Bailey Holdings, Joseph McDermott on behalf of Delta Airlines, Ryan Pernice on behalf of RO Hospitality, Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier, Dave Williams on behalf of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and Daniela Perry on behalf of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

The agenda for the final meeting featured remarks from Lt. Governor Burt Jones, who stressed the pivotal role of workforce development in Georgia. The committee also reviewed and voted on the final committee report, set to guide legislation brought forth during the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session. The report, a culmination of the committee’s comprehensive study, aims to shape policies promoting workforce development, ensuring Georgia’s continued leadership in economic prosperity and job opportunities.

Sen. Albers expressed gratitude for the collaborative effort and dedication exhibited by committee members, stating, “Our focus on expanding Georgia’s workforce is not just a policy initiative; it’s an investment in our state’s future. By harnessing the talents and skills of our citizens, we are not only ensuring economic growth but also creating a vibrant and sustainable community for generations of Georgians to come.”

The committee’s report will be publicly available on the Georgia General Assembly website, providing transparency and insight into the research and deliberations conducted.

For more information on this Senate Study Committee, click here.

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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56th Senate District which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and North Fulton counties. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov

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Editorial: Georgia Voters Easily Silenced

By: Senator Elena Parent (D-Decatur)

ATLANTA (Nov. 8, 2023) — This morning, Georgians awoke to the news that Ohio voters have approved Issue 1, a constitutional amendment safeguarding reproductive rights, including abortion. This move in Ohio sent a resounding message to Republican leadership that Ohioans insist on access to reproductive healthcare and that a licensed physician, not a state legislative body, determine their care. In the wake of yet another conservative-leaning state securing reproductive freedom as a constitutional right, many in Georgia ponder why they lack a similar voice.

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte to Hold Veterans Day Project Unveiling Ceremony

ATLANTA (Nov. 7, 2023) | On Saturday, Nov. 11, Senate Majority Caucus Chair Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) will host, along with other local community leaders, a ceremony to unveil a new civic project for the community of Paulding County, Georgia. This project aims to replenish the trees that have been removed from the community and honor Paulding County’s veterans. The project will plant 25 trees to be located at the intersection of Seven Hills Boulevard and Sugar Mist Drive in the honor of Paulding veterans.

WHO:              

Senate Majority Caucus Chair Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas)

Paulding County Leadership

WHAT:             

Project Unveiling Ceremony

WHEN:            

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023

1:30 p.m.

WHERE:            

Seven Hills Amenities Arena

432 Seven Hills Blvd

Dallas, GA 30132

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 31 which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.0085 or at Jason.anavitarte@senate.ga.gov

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Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages to Hold Third Meeting

ATLANTA (Nov. 7, 2023) | On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages, chaired by Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas), will be holding its third meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Georgia State Capitol.

WHO:              

Sen. Jason Anavitarte, Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages

Senate Study Committee Members

Representatives from a wide range of Georgia industries

WHAT:             

Meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages

WHEN:            

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023

9:30 a.m. 

WHERE:            

Coverdell Legislative Office Building

Room 307

18 Capitol Sq. SW

Atlanta, GA 30334

The Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 155, sponsored by Sen. Anavitarte, which passed with bipartisan support during the 2023 Legislative Session. This study committee is charged with hearing testimony from industry leaders and educators regarding strategies to meet this need in Georgia.

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 31 which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.9221 or at Jason.anavitarte@senate.ga.gov

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Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce to Hold Final Meeting

ATLANTA (Nov. 6, 2023) | On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce, chaired by Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell), will be holding its final meeting at 10 a.m. at the Georgia State Capitol. Lt. Governor Burt Jones will provide opening remarks at the beginning of the hearing.

WHO:              

Lt. Governor Burt Jones

Sen. John Albers, Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce

Senate Study Committee Members

Representatives from a wide range of Georgia industries

WHAT:             

Final meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce

WHEN:            

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023

10 a.m. 

WHERE:            

Georgia State Capitol

Room 450

206 Washington St.

Atlanta, GA 30334

WEBSITE URL: https://www.expandinggeorgiasworkforcestudy.com/

The Senate Study Committee was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 275, sponsored by Sen. Albers, which passed during the 2023 Legislative Session with bipartisan support. This committee was established to fulfill one of Lt. Governor Burt Jones priorities for the 2023 session. The committee is comprised of both legislative and non-legislative members: Sen. Albers as Chairman, Sen. Brandon Beach (R–Alpharetta), Sen. Jason Esteves (D–Atlanta), Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta), Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), Champ Bailey, Joseph McDermott, Ryan Pernice, Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier, Dave Williams, and Daniela Perry.

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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56th Senate District which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and North Fulton counties. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov