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Senate Committee on Public Safety’s Subcommittee on NextGen911 to Hold Second Meeting

ATLANTA (October 24, 2025) —On Thursday, October 30, the Senate Committee on Public Safety’s Subcommittee on NextGen911, chaired by Sen. Tim Bearden (R–Carrollton), will hold its second hearing.

MEETING DETAILS:                      

  • Date: October 30, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Where: 450 State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • Open to the Public: The event is open to the public. The committee meeting will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:         

The Senate Committee on Public Safety’s Subcommittee on NextGen 911 will analyze the impact of NextGen 911 on public safety in the State of Georgia.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting the Senate Press Office at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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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) 463-5257 or by email at Tim.Bearden@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee to Hold Third Hearing

ATLANTA (October 2, 2025)—On Wednesday, October 8, the Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee, co-chaired by Sen. Sally Harrell (D–Atlanta) and Sen. Shawn Still (R–Johns Creek), will hold its third hearing which will focus on the potential harms of Artificial Intelligence and its use in AI-driven chatbots.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: October 8, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Where: 450 State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • Open to the Public: The event is open to the public. The committee meeting will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:         

The bipartisan Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee, created through Senate Resolution 431, will evaluate online platforms’ (i.e., social media, gaming, AI, etc.) impact on children. The study committee will also make formal recommendations for state action at its final meeting. The study committee will partner with parents, policy experts, representatives from state agencies and private organizations to determine how online protections may be improved and strengthened to ensure safer online experiences.

The study committee’s first two meetings examined how online platforms can be addictive and harmful to young people, as well as specific state policies that can result in safer online experiences. The third meeting will take a deeper dive into the potential dangers of the use of AI-driven chatbots in online platforms used by minors. 

You can watch the replay of the study committee’s meetings on the Georgia State Senate YouTube page here.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting  SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. Sally Harrell represents the 40th Senate District which includes portions of DeKalb and Gwinnett County. She may be reached by phone at (404) 463-2260 via email at sally.harrell@senate.ga.gov.

Sen. Shawn Still represents the 48th Senate District, which includes portions of Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-7127 or by email at Shawn.Still@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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Senate Study Committee on Recovery Residences to Hold First Hearing

ATLANTA (August 11, 2025)—On Monday, August 18, the Senate Study Committee on Recovery Residences, chaired by Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula) will hold its first hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: August 18, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 a.m.
  • Where: 307 Coverdell Legislative Office Building, 18 Capitol Square, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30334
  • Open to the Public: The event is open to the public. The committee meeting will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.
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Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes to Hold Community Hearing Highlighting Current Immigration Actions

ATLANTA (February 13, 2025) — On Friday, Feb. 14, at 12:00 p.m., Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D–Duluth), will hold a community hearing to highlight current immigration actions in Georgia. The hearing will also inform community members of their rights and discuss alternative paths forward for immigration policy.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025
  • Time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Georgia State Capitol, Room 450, 206 Washington St, Atlanta, GA 30334
  • This event is open to the public.

ABOUT THE MEETING:
During the hearing, Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes will meet with attorneys and representatives from various civil rights groups and community groups to discuss the issue.

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. Nabilah Islam Parkes represents the 7th Senate District, which includes a portion of Gwinnett County. She may be reached by phone at 404.463.5263 or by email at NabilahIslamParkes@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. Jason Esteves and Rep. Phil Olaleye to Host Press Conference Urging State Lawmakers to Invest in Georgia Public Schools

ATLANTA (February 7, 2025)—On Monday, February 10, at 12:30 p.m., Sen. Jason Esteves (D–Atlanta) and Rep. Phil Olaleye (D–Atlanta) will hold a press conference alongside Georgia students and parents to announce their legislation to increase public education funding for K-12 students who live in poverty.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Monday, February 10, 2025
  • Time: 12:30 p.m.
  • Where: Georgia State Capitol, South Steps, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • This Event is Open to the Public.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

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