ATLANTA (March 2, 2026) — Last week, Senate Bill 202 passed out of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. Sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta), this measure aims to modernize Georgia’s discovery process in misdemeanor criminal cases by allowing defendants to opt into a reciprocal discovery system similar to the one already used in felony cases.
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ATLANTA (January 28, 2026) — On Thursday, January 29, Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) and the Georgia Senate Minority Caucus will hold a press conference to outline legislative priorities for the remainder of the 2026 Legislative Session.
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ATLANTA (November 26, 2025) — Today, Minority Leader Sen. Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) issued the following statement regarding Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee’s decision to dismiss the racketeering case brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis:
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ATLANTA (October 10, 2025) — On Thursday, October 16,2025, at 1:00 p.m., the Senate Study Committee on Improving Family Caregiver Services, chaired by Minority Leader Sen. Harold Jones II (D–Augusta), will hold its third meeting.
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ATLANTA (October 1, 2025) — Today, Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) released the following statement in response to today’s federal government shutdown:
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