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Sen. Harold Jones Re-Elected as Democratic Caucus Whip

ATLANTA (November 29, 2022) | Yesterday, Sen. Harold Jones (D – Augusta) was re-elected by members of the Georgia Senate Democratic Caucus to serve as the Democratic Caucus Whip.

“I thank my colleagues for their support and confidence to re-elect me to serve as the Democratic Caucus Whip,” said Sen. Jones. “I look forward to passing legislation and continuing bipartisan efforts that will continue to push Georgia in a positive direction.”

This is Sen. Jones’ fourth session serving as the Democratic Caucus Whip, after previously serving as the Chief Deputy Whip. Sen. Jones was elected to serve District 22 in the Georgia Senate in 2014 and currently serves as the Secretary of the Senate Committee on Ethics, as well as a member of the Senate Committees on Judiciary, Public Safety, Rules, Economic Development and Tourism, and Reapportionment and Redistricting.

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For Immediate Release:

November 28, 2022

Andrew Allison, Director

andrew.allison@senate.ga.gov

404.656.0028

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Sen. Jeff Mullis Holds Native American Peace Tree Ceremony at Liberty Plaza

ATLANTA (November 28, 2022) | On November 10, 2022, Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) held the Native American Peace Tree Ceremony alongside Rep. Matt Hatchett (R – Dublin), Rep. Katie Dempsey (R – Rome) and the Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns at Liberty Plaza at the Georgia State Capitol.

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Senate Study Committee to Revise Education Funding Mechanisms Holds Meeting at Columbus State University

ATLANTA (October 24, 2022) | Last week, the Senate Study Committee to Revise Education Funding Mechanisms held a meeting at Columbus State University in Columbus, GA.

“Over the past several weeks, the information and knowledge we have gained through these meetings has been extremely beneficial. It is the mission of this committee to ensure that every public school student is educated in a facility that is well maintained and satisfies all the necessary instructional needs for all students across Georgia,” said Sen. Dugan. “We are extremely grateful to those that have attended these meetings and provided public testimony. Thanks to each of you, we are one step closer to establishing quality funding mechanisms for Georgia’s students and educators.”

The committee continues to encourage all interested individuals to visit the committee’s website here to view video archives of previous meetings and provide any feedback for the committee to review, compile and consider before recommendations are made in preparation for the 2023 Legislative Session.

In addition, the public is also encouraged to submit written testimony to the committee using the following form: https://forms.gle/p8uKCAmo699qztS97

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For Immediate Release:

October 14, 2022

Andrew Allison, Director

andrew.allison@senate.ga.gov

404.656.0028

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Senate Study Committee on the Creation of a Georgia Cybersecurity Force Holds First Meeting

 ATLANTA (September 14, 2022) | Yesterday, the Senate Study Committee on the Creation of a Georgia Cybersecurity Force, chaired by Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas), held its first meeting in the Dalney Street Research Building on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology.  

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