State Senator John F. Kennedy (GA)
Recent News About State Senator John F. Kennedy (GA)
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Senator Dolezal seeks to reinstate special investigation committee amid legal controversies
Senator Greg Dolezal has announced plans to introduce a resolution in the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session aimed at reinstating the Senate Special Committee on Investigations.
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Corrections facilities senate study committee adopts final report with key recommendations
The Department of Corrections Facilities Senate Study Committee, chaired by Majority Whip Senator Randy Robertson, has unanimously adopted its final report.
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University System of Georgia removes DEI standards from admissions process
Senator Greg Dolezal has expressed approval of the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents' decision to propose the removal of mandatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statements from the criteria for student admissions and...
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Lee Cromley joins Georgia Farmland Advisory Council
Senator Billy Hickman has expressed his approval of Lee Cromley's recent appointment to the Georgia Farmland Advisory Council.
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Hawkinsville receives $2.26 million grant for workforce housing development
The City of Hawkinsville has been awarded a grant of $2,260,505 through Governor Brian Kemp’s Rural Workforce Housing Initiative.
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Dodge County receives $2M grant for Eastman Aerospace Park upgrades
Senator Larry Walker III of Perry announced that Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority has secured a $2 million grant from Governor Brian Kemp’s Rural Site Development Initiative.
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Georgia corrections study committee set for fifth meeting
The Senate Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee will convene for its fifth meeting on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The session will be chaired by Majority Whip Sen.
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Georgia Senate completes study on artificial intelligence impact
Senator John Albers has announced the completion of the Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence's work, which concluded with the unanimous adoption of its final report.
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Georgia legislators invite public to town hall meeting
Senator Elena Parent, along with Representatives Mary Margaret Oliver and Omari Crawford, will host a legislative town hall on December 4.
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Georgia senate committee adopts final report on farmland preservation
The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands has finalized its report, providing key recommendations to support and maintain Georgia's farmland.
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Georgia senate committees announce joint meeting focusing on education pathways
The Senate Committee on Education and Youth, along with the Senate Committee on Higher Education, will convene for their second joint meeting of the interim period.
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Georgia farmland preservation committee to hold final meeting
The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is set to hold its final meeting on Monday, November 25, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at 450 State Capitol, located at 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA.
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Senator Gail Davenport joins annual turkey drive in Rex
On November 23, 2024, Senator Gail Davenport will participate in the Fourth Annual Turkey Drive organized by New Testament Gospel Worldwide Ministries.
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Georgia Senate committee to discuss corrections facility issues
The Senate Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee will hold its fourth meeting on Friday, November 22, at 10:00 a.m. The committee is chaired by Majority Whip Sen.
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Senate study committee on veterans' mental health and housing set for final meeting
The Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing will convene for its final meeting on Wednesday, November 20, at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will take place at 307 CLOB, 18 Capitol Square, Atlanta, GA, and will be open to the public.
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Senate special committee schedules third hearing on women’s sports protection
The Senate Special Committee on the Protection of Women’s Sports is set to hold its third hearing on Thursday, November 21, at 9:00 a.m. The committee, chaired by Senator Greg Dolezal from Cumming, will convene at the State Capitol in Atlanta.
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Joint committee on defense and veterans affairs to meet in Augusta
The Joint Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee is scheduled to hold its second meeting on Tuesday, November 19, at 10:00 a.m. in Augusta.
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Senate study committee concludes firearm storage review
Tomorrow, November 14, the Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage will convene for its final meeting to adopt the committee report.
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Senate committee meeting on corrections facilities scheduled for November 15
The Senate Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee is set to convene for its third meeting on Friday, November 15, at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be chaired by Majority Whip Sen.
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Senator Brandon Beach calls for unity post-2024 election
Today, Senator Brandon Beach of Alpharetta, who chairs the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, released a statement urging national unity after the 2024 Presidential Election.