ATLANTA (June 9, 2023) | On Saturday at 12:00 p.m., Senator Nabilah Islam (D – Lawrenceville) will be hosting a town hall meeting at the Collins Hill Library to answer questions from constituents. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP using the link below:
Continue reading “Senator Nabilah Islam to Host Town Hall Meeting”Senator Sonya Halpern to Host Third Annual HBCU Heritage Day at the State Capitol
ATLANTA (March 17, 2023) | On Monday, March 20, 2023, Senator Sonya Halpern (D – Atlanta) and Governor Brian Kemp will host the Presidents of Georgia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at the third annual HBCU Heritage Day at the State Capitol. The event is open to the public and will feature a short program to celebrate the impact and importance of Georgia’s 10 HBCUs.
Continue reading “Senator Sonya Halpern to Host Third Annual HBCU Heritage Day at the State Capitol”Senators Matt Brass and Michael Rhett Honor Taiwanese Director-General
ATLANTA (March 14, 2023) | On Wednesday, March 15, Senator Matt Brass (R – Newnan) and Senator Michael Rhett (D – Marietta) will present Director-General Elliot Wang from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta with Senate Resolution 176, a resolution commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and extended efforts strengthening in bilateral relations, including the launch of the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. Following the ceremony, a reception will be held amongst legislators to outline current U.S. – Taiwan relations.
Continue reading “Senators Matt Brass and Michael Rhett Honor Taiwanese Director-General”Sen. Sonya Halpern to Hold Press Conference to Discuss Findings from the Senate Study Committee on Excellence, Innovation, and Technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
ATLANTA (February 7, 2023) | On Thursday, February 9, 2023, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D – Atlanta) will hold a press conference at the State Capitol to give a formal announcement on the findings and recommendations made by the Senate Study Committee on Excellence, Innovation, and Technology at HBCUs, a study committee Sen. Halpern chaired during the 2022 Interim.
Continue reading “Sen. Sonya Halpern to Hold Press Conference to Discuss Findings from the Senate Study Committee on Excellence, Innovation, and Technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)”REMINDER: Senate Majority Caucus to Hold Press Conference Outlining Priorities for the 2023 Session
ATLANTA (January 26, 2022) | President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R – Macon), Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), and other members of the Senate Majority Caucus will be joined by Lt. Governor Burt Jones to hold a press conference on Thursday, January 26, 2023 on the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol at 2:00 p.m. to provide an outline of the Majority Caucus’ legislative priorities for 2023.
WHO: Lt. Governor Burt Jones
President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R – Macon)
Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega)
Members of the Senate Majority Caucus
WHAT: Press Conference to Outline 2023 Legislative Priorities
WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2023
2:00 p.m.
WHERE: South Wing Steps of the State Capitol
206 Washington St SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
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Sen. John F. Kennedy serves as the President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate. He represents the 18th Senate District which includes Upson, Monroe, Peach, Crawford, and portions of Bibb and Houston Counties. He may be reached at 404.656.6578 or by email at john.kennedy@senate.ga.gov
Sen. Steve Gooch serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 51st Senate District which includes Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union and Pickens counties and a portion of White County. He may be reached at 404.656.7872 or via email at steve.gooch@senate.ga.gov