State Representative Marvin Lim and State Senator Sonya Halpern are set to host the second Annual Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites High School Art Contest at the Georgia State Capitol on January 15, 2026. The event will begin at 10 a.m., with participants being recognized by Rep. Lim and Sen. Halpern from the public galleries of both the House and Senate chambers.
At 2:30 p.m., the director of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites will deliver remarks, followed by presentations from the Department of Natural Resources Commissioner’s Office, Rep. Lim, and Sen. Halpern. A group photo is scheduled for 2:50 p.m., after which a meet and greet will take place starting at 3 p.m.
The winning artwork from high school students will be displayed between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on the South Wing Steps of the Capitol building.
Rep. Marvin Lim represents Norcross, while Sen. Sonya Halpern represents Atlanta in their respective legislative bodies.
Burns, a Republican, was elected to the Georgia State House in 2005 to represent the state’s 159th House District, replacing previous state representative Ray Holland.
The event aims to highlight student talent while promoting awareness of Georgia’s state parks and historic sites.
