State Senator John F. Kennedy (GA)
Recent News About State Senator John F. Kennedy (GA)
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Georgia's six-week abortion ban struck down by court ruling
Today, Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D–Duluth) expressed approval of a recent ruling by Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney that invalidated Georgia's six-week abortion ban. The judge found the law unconstitutional, citing violations of privacy and bodily autonomy protections under the state constitution. Georgia law currently allows abortions up to 22 weeks.
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Senate AI study committee to hold fifth virtual meeting
The Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence, chaired by Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell), will hold its fifth hearing on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be conducted in conjunction with the House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Subcommittee on AI.
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Senator announces new partnership supporting historically black colleges
In a move to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta) has announced a new partnership between her office and the HBCU Brilliance Initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance funding, resources, and opportunities for HBCUs.
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Georgia senators celebrate literacy at College Football Hall of Fame
Yesterday, members of the Georgia Council on Literacy, Senators Jason Esteves (D–Atlanta) and Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), celebrated Georgia Reads Day at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Interchange named after late legislator Richard H. Smith
Senate Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula) will attend the designation of the interchange of Interstate 185 at US-27-Alternate/Manchester Expressway as the Honorable Richard H. Smith Memorial Interchange in Columbus, Georgia, on October 8.
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Senate Urban Affairs Committee to discuss election infrastructure
Sen. Donzella James will chair the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs meeting on Tuesday, October 1, at 10:00 a.m. in Atlanta. This marks the committee's second interim meeting.
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Senator Islam Parkes addresses Gwinnett County after Hurricane Helene
On the evening of September 26 and into the early morning hours of September 27, Hurricane Helene moved northward through the State of Georgia. The storm delivered impacts to nearly all of Georgia’s 159 counties, including Senate District 7, which encompasses portions of Gwinnett County northeast of Atlanta.
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Senator Summers addresses impact after Hurricane Helene hits Georgia
On the evening of September 26 and into the early morning hours of September 27, Hurricane Helene moved northward through Georgia. The storm delivered impacts to nearly all of Georgia’s 159 counties, especially those in the south and east parts of the state.
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Senator Davenport addresses Hurricane Helene's impact on Clayton County
On the evening of September 26 and into the early morning hours of September 27, Hurricane Helene moved northward through the State of Georgia. The storm affected nearly all of Georgia’s 159 counties, including Senate District 44, which encompasses portions of Clayton County, south of Atlanta.
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Democratic members to discuss workers' rights issues at Amazon ATL6 Warehouse
Members of the Senate and House Democratic Caucuses will gather at the Amazon ATL6 Warehouse in East Point, GA, for a Workers' Rights Press Conference on Wednesday, September 25, at 1:00 p.m. The event is open to the public.
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Senate committee to hold second hearing on affordable childcare
The Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare will hold its second hearing on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club of Henry County in McDonough, Georgia.
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Roswell unveils veteran motorcycle parking spots with Senator Albers
Last week in Roswell, Mayor Kurt Wilson and Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) presented new designated Veteran Motorcycle parking spots. The event saw attendance from several veterans, including Roger Wise, a Roswell native and Georgia Military Hall of Fame honoree, and Councilwoman Lee Hills.
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Senator Jason Anavitarte named among Georgia's 50 most influential Latinos
Last week, Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) was honored by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of Georgia’s 50 Most Influential Latinos. The ceremony, held at Truist Park, celebrated Latino leaders who have made significant contributions to Georgia’s social, economic, and cultural landscape.
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Senate committee to hold second hearing on forest innovation in Georgia
The Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee will hold its second hearing on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The committee is chaired by President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R–Macon).
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Senate subcommittee to hold first hearing on homeowners associations
ATLANTA (September 20, 2024) — On Tuesday, September 24, at 9:00 a.m., the Senate Rules Subcommittee on Homeowners Associations, chaired by Sen. Matt Brass (R–Newnan), will hold its first hearing.
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Senator hosts roundtable with Georgia Southern University's EAGLE Academy students
This week, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) led a roundtable discussion with students from Georgia Southern University’s EAGLE Academy. This academy is an Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) program that supports students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
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Senator John Albers honored by Georgia Fraternal Order of Police
ATLANTA (September 20, 2024) — This week, Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) was honored by the Georgia Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) for his legislative contributions during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly. During the 2024 legislative session, Sen. Albers authored and passed legislation to raise the limit for the total percentage of funds that the Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund may invest in alternative investments.
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Senate committee to hold third meeting on preserving Georgia's farmlands
The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands, chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), will convene its third meeting on Wednesday, September 25, at 10:00 a.m. The session will be held at the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition in Moultrie, Georgia.
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Senate subcommittee on disaster mitigation to hold first meeting
The Senate Natural Resources & Environment Subcommittee on Disaster Mitigation and Resilience will hold its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, September 25, at 1:00 p.m. The session, chaired by Sen. Lee Anderson (R–Grovetown), is scheduled to take place at the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition in Moultrie, Georgia.
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Senator celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month's impact on Georgia
ATLANTA (September 18, 2024) — This week, Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) recognizes the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. This month honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans nationwide.