Senator Billy Hickman of Statesboro has been appointed to several important committees and commissions, as announced by Lt. Governor Burt Jones. The committees include the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission, Agricultural Education Advisory Commission, High School Athletics Overview Committee, Jekyll Island–State Park Authority Oversight Committee, Senate Committee on Education and Youth Subcommittee on Students with Disabilities, and the Senate Study Committee on Combating Chronic Absenteeism in Schools.
Sen. Hickman expressed his commitment to these roles, stating: “These appointments represent areas I care deeply about: guaranteeing our students have the support they need inside and out of the classroom, protecting the future of agriculture and being good stewards of Georgia’s natural and cultural resources.” He highlighted his eagerness to focus on student attendance and disability services as essential for academic success and long-term opportunities for children. “I appreciate the confidence Lt. Gov. Jones has placed in me, and I look forward to continuing this work with colleagues and communities across the state,” he added.
Currently serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth, Sen. Hickman represents Georgia’s 4th Senate District which includes Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans County, and a portion of Chatham County.
For further information or media inquiries, contact can be made through 404.463.1371 or via email at Billy.Hickman@senate.ga.gov.
