Sen. Nikki Merritt – Georgia Senate Press Office

January 12, 2024

13th Congressional District to Represent Georgia’s 9th Senate District Following 2024 Election

ATLANTA (Jan. 12, 2024) — In response to the redrawing of Georgia’s Congressional maps during the 2023 Special Session, Georgia’s 9^th State Senate District will undergo a shift in Congressional representation. The district is currently represented by Sen. Nikki Merritt (D-Grayson). Currently aligned with the 7^th Congressional District, represented by Congresswoman Lucy McBath, the 9^th Senate District will no longer be associated with this district following the 2024 Election. Instead, the 9^th Senate District will now follow under the jurisdiction of the 13^th Congressional District, currently represented by Congressman David Scott.

May 16, 2023

Gwinnett Senate and House Legislative Delegations to Hold Joint Town Hall

ATLANTA (May 16, 2023) | On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the members of the Gwinnett Senate and House Legislative Delegations will hold a town hall at 6 p.m. at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC). The town hall will consist of a Q&A with the members of the delegations as well as an in-depth look on the economic status of the state and Gwinnett County.

March 7, 2023

Georgia Senate Passes Insulin Cap Legislation for State Employees

ATLANTA (March 7, 2023) | Yesterday, Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Sen. Nikki Merritt (D – Grayson), passed in the Georgia Senate. SB 76 would require that a portion of the cost of insulin is covered for Georgia state employees under their state health insurance plan. With the passage of SB 76, insulin would cost $35.00 for a 30-day supply and $105 per 90-day supply.

January 26, 2023January 27, 2023

Gwinnett County Senate Delegation Announces Executive Board for 2023-2024

ATLANTA (January 26, 2023) | Yesterday, the Gwinnett County Senate Delegation elected a new executive board for 2023-2024. The new executive board members are as follows:

January 19, 2023

Sen. Nikki Merritt Elected Vice Chair of Georgia Legislative Black Caucus

ATLANTA (January 19, 2023) | Sen. Nikki Merritt (D – Grayson) has been elected Vice Chair of The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus. The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) is a bicameral and bipartisan body that works to “protect the general welfare of Black people and other people of color and disadvantaged citizens of Georgia in matters of health and welfare, education, social and criminal justice, employment and economic empowerment.”