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Sen. Chuck Payne Appointed to Interim Committees and State Commissions

ATLANTA (May 22, 2025)—Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has appointed Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton) to serve on the following committees and commissions:

  • Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission (Co-Chairperson)
  • Education Commission of the States
  • Georgia Commission on Civics Education
  • High School Athletics Overview Committee
  • Joint Georgia Hall of Fame Authority Overview Committee
  • Joint Recreational Authorities Overview Committee
  • Southern States Energy Board

Sen. Chuck Payne spoke on the appointments, saying, “I’m grateful to Lt. Governor Burt Jones for these appointments and for his trust in me to serve. Promoting education, advancing student athletics and supporting Georgia’s parks and recreational spaces are issues I look forward to seeing reflected through these committees and commissions. These are areas where thoughtful policy can make a difference in people’s lives, and I’m honored to continue this important work on behalf of my district and the people of Georgia.”

Each appointment is effective immediately and will extend for two years, aligning with the remainder of Sen. Payne’s term in the Georgia Senate.

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Sen. Chuck Payne serves as 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.

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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.