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September 10, 2024

Sen. Chuck Payne Participates in NCSL Youth Site Visit on Community-Based Models

ATLANTA (September 10, 2024) — Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton) recently participated in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Youth Site Visit on Community-Based Models in San Diego, California. The two-day event focused on community-based juvenile justice models and brought together legislators from across the country to explore innovative approaches to supporting and rehabilitating youth. Sen. Payne was one of 10 state legislators nationwide selected to attend.

September 9, 2024

Sen. Donzella James Hosts Senate Urban Affairs Committee Meeting in Savannah

ATLANTA (September 9, 2024) — Last week, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs, held a hearing at Savannah Technical College. The meeting brought together committee members, stakeholders and the general public to discuss issues related to homeownership, property ownership, rent control and home owners, property owners and condominium owners associations.

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Senator Bill Cowsert Releases Statement on School Shooting at Apalachee High School

ATLANTA (September 4, 2024) — Today, Sen. Bill Cowsert (R–Athens) released the following statement regarding the school shooting that occurred earlier today in Barrow County:

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024

Sen. Chuck Payne Appointed to Lead Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing

ATLANTA (May 29, 2024) — Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton) has been appointed to Chair the Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. The committee will also include Sen. Ed Harbison (D–Columbus), Sen. Josh McLaurin (D–Sandy Springs), Sen. Shawn Still (R–Johns Creek) and Sen. Rick Williams (R–Milledgeville).

March 21, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Rep. Lynn Smith’s Legislation for Disaster Property Tax Relief

ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), chair of the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee, along with Senate Rules Chairman Matt Brass (R-Newnan), today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 311 into law on Thursday, March 16. HB 311 will create an optional temporary tax relief mechanism for buildings damaged by a natural disaster that may be utilized by local governments. An assessment of the damaged property would be required before being eligible for temporary tax relief.