Sen. Matt Brass to Tour Central Education Center with British Consul General

ATLANTA (May 19, 2025)—On Tuesday, May 20, Senate Rules Chairman Matt Brass (R–Newnan) will participate in a tour of the Central Education Center (CEC) with British Consul General Rachel Galloway. The tour will take place at the CEC’s headquarters, where CEO Mark Whitlock will provide an overview of workforce development supporting industries throughout the State of Georgia.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Where: 160 M.L.K. Jr. Drive, Newnan, GA 30263
This event is open to members of the media ONLY.

Biographies for British Consul General Rachel Galloway and CEC CEO Mark Whitlock can be found below.

Rachel Galloway – British Consul General Download

Mark Whitlock – Biography Download

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. Matt Brass serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules. Sen. Brass represents the 6^th Senate District, which includes Coweta and Heard, as well as parts of Carroll County. He can be reached at (404) 656-0057 or by email at matt.brass@senate.ga.gov.

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

February 29, 2024

Sen. Matt Brass Celebrates Self-Direction Day

ATLANTA (Feb. 29, 2024) – Sen. Matt Brass (R–Newnan) proudly recognized February 15, 2024, as Self-Direction Day in the Georgia State Senate, marked by the adoption of Senate Resolution 492. This legislation celebrates Self-Direction, a program for people with developmental disabilities that gives individuals the opportunity to choose their own services, select staff members they’d like to work with and determine the organizations providing support, all on a schedule that suits them best. Sponsored by Sen. Brass, this resolution represents a significant milestone in advocating for individuals’ independence and self-determination in their communities.

Senator Brass emphasized the importance of celebrating this day, stating, “This is a day that highlights the significance of empowering individuals to make choices about their long-term services and support. Through self-direction, individuals gain greater control over their resources and staffing, leading to improved outcomes and reduced costs compared to traditional provider-directed services.”

Since its implementation in Georgia in 2005, Self-Direction has expanded to five different Home and Community-Based Waiver Programs, providing essential medical care and services to the elderly and disabled. Senator Brass commends the progress made in promoting self-direction and looks forward to further advancing policies supporting individual choice and control over long-term care.

You can find more information on SR 492 here.

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Sen. Matt Brass serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules. Sen. Brass represents the 28th Senate District, which includes Coweta and Heard, as well as parts of Douglas and Fulton County. He can be reached by email at matt.brass@senate.ga.gov.

September 14, 2023

Joint Study Committee on Dual Enrollment for Highly Skilled Talent at Younger Ages to Hold Third Meeting

ATLANTA (September 14, 2023) | On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the Joint Study Committee on Dual Enrollment for Highly Skilled Talent at Younger Ages, Co-Chaired by Senator Matt Brass (R – Newnan) and Representative Matt Dubnik (R – Gainesville) will conduct its third meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the Georgia State Capitol in room 450.
Sponsored by Sen. Brass, Senate Resolution 175 established the Study Committee during the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session. The aim of the committee is to explore opportunities for younger students to start dual-enrollment programs and further develop highly skilled talent.