ATLANTA (November 2, 2024) — Today, Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism Chairman Brandon Beach (R – Alpharetta), Senate Committee on Public Safety Chairman John Albers (R – Roswell) and Senate Committee on Rules Chairman Matt Brass (R – Newnan) issued statements following the decision by unelected and interim Fulton election bureaucrats on opening four election offices for the purpose of collecting absentee ballots and denying election observers and poll watchers.
Continue reading “Sen. Brandon Beach, Sen. John Albers and Sen. Matt Brass Demand Transparency From the Fulton County Board of Elections”Sen. Donzella James Honored with Pan-African American Leadership Award from African Women in Leadership Organization
ATLANTA (October 21, 2024) — On Saturday, October 19,Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award at the Pan-African American Leadership Awards ceremony. The ceremony, held in Atlanta, recognized the Senator for her decades of service to the people of Georgia.
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ATLANTA (October 16, 2024) — Today,Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta), Chairwoman of the Senate Standing Committee on Urban Affairs, praised Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney’s ruling to stop the State Election Board’s hand-count requirement. The ruling declared the Election Board’s Hand Count Rule to be “too much, too late,” while the Court continues to consider the matter.
Continue reading “Sen. Donzella James Praises Fulton County Superior Court Ruling Halting Election Hand-Count Requirement”Sen. Chuck Payne to Visit, Read to North Georgia Schoolchildren this Week
ATLANTA (October 7, 2024) — Beginning today, Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton) will visit eight pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) classes across the 54th Senate District as part of his ongoing effort to support early childhood education in Georgia. Sen. Payne will engage with Pre-K and elementary students by reading children’s books, emphasizing the importance of literacy and learning from a young age.
“Early education is where we lay the groundwork for our children’s future success,” said Sen. Payne. “By investing time and resources into our youngest learners, we ensure they are prepared for future opportunities. Our state’s teachers play an integral role in developing Georgia’s youngest minds each and every day. It’s an honor to be able to join teachers and students in the classroom this week.”
Sen. Payne will visit the following Pre-K programs between October 9 and October 13:
- Whitfield-Dalton Day Care Center
- Childcare Network #147
- Belwood Elementary
- Sonoraville Elementary
- Murray County Pre-K Center
- Brighter Tomorrow Child Development Center
- Eastside Elementary
- Gordon Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)
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Sen. Chuck Payne serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security. He represents the 54th Senate District, which includes Whitfield and Murray County, as well as part of Gordon County. He may be reached at 404.463.5402 or by email at chuck.payne@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Matt Brass to Lead Senate Subcommittee on Homeowners Associations
ATLANTA (September 17, 2024) — Senate Rules Chairman Sen. Matt Brass (R–Newnan) has appointed a Senate Subcommittee on Homeowners Associations, where he will serve as Chair. The subcommittee will examine homeowners associations (HOAs), which are organizations in residential communities responsible for enforcing rules and regulations, maintaining common areas and managing community services across Georgia. Upon its conclusion, it will ensure these entities comply with state law and uphold residents’ constitutional rights.
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