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Guns, guns, everywhere! Gun violence has breached our front doors and invaded our schools, homes, and communities. It is a relentless epidemic that devastates lives and shatters our sense of safety. The question now is, “What are we going to do about it?”

Senator Albers proposes stricter measures against deadbeat parents

ATLANTA (September 5, 2024) — Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) announced his plans to introduce legislation in the upcoming legislative session to hold deadbeat parents accountable for failing to meet their obligations to provide for their children.

Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence announces fourth meeting

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence will hold its fourth hearing. The session will be chaired by Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) and conducted in conjunction with the House Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Subcommittee on AI.

House study committee to hold first meeting on private water systems

The House Study Committee on Private Water Systems, chaired by State Representative Trey Rhodes (R-Greensboro), will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at Lakeside Church in Greensboro, Georgia.

Georgia House Democrats announce "Day of Action" following school shooting

State Representative Park Cannon (D-Atlanta), Secretary of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC), and members of the GHDC will hold a “Day of Action” press conference to show support for the Barrow County community following yesterday’s school shooting at Apalachee High School tomorrow, Friday, September 6, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

Senator Jones issues statement on Apalachee High School shooting

ATLANTA (September 4, 2024) — Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur), issued a statement today regarding the shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County.

Senate committee discusses farmland preservation at Habersham EMC

Last Friday, August 30, the Senate Study Committee on Farmland Preservation convened at Habersham EMC to discuss the future of farmland preservation in Georgia. The meeting focused on the challenges and opportunities facing Georgia’s farmlands, with an emphasis on the state’s agricultural industries, Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) programs, and the role of local governments in managing development and growth.

Rep. Becky Evans hosts annual youth celebration with DeKalb Juvenile Justice Council

State Representative Becky Evans (D-Atlanta) and the DeKalb Juvenile Justice Council will host the Fourth Annual Youth Celebration fundraiser on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Lake House at Avondale Estates.

Senator Clint Dixon issues statement on Apalachee High School shooting

ATLANTA (September 4, 2024) — Today, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth Sen. Clint Dixon (R–Gwinnett), issued a statement regarding the shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County.

Senator Derek Mallow issues statement on Apalachee High School shooting

ATLANTA (September 4, 2024) — Today, Sen. Derek Mallow (D–Savannah) issued a statement regarding the shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County.

Joint Blue-Ribbon Committee to meet at Middle Georgia State University in Macon

The Joint Blue-Ribbon Committee on Licensing Issues, co-chaired by State Representative Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin) and State Senator Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia), will convene its third meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024. The session is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the Robert F. Hatcher Conference Center located within Middle Georgia State University in Macon.

Georgia lawmakers issue statements on Apalachee High School shooting

Today, House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Auburn), Majority Caucus Vice Chairman Houston Gaines (R-Athens), and State Representative Holt Persinger (R-Winder) issued statements regarding the shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County.

Senator Cowsert addresses Apalachee High School shooting

ATLANTA (September 4, 2024) — Sen. Bill Cowsert (R–Athens) released a statement today regarding the school shooting that occurred earlier in Barrow County.

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Georgia in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

The VA issued 933 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Georgia during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 71 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Rep. Gerald Greene convenes first 2024 meeting of House Rural Development Council

State Representative Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) recently convened the first 2024 meeting of the House Rural Development Council at the Oak Hill and Martha Berry Museum, located at Berry College in Rome. Rep. Greene, who serves as co-chair of the House Rural Development Council alongside State Representative Mack Jackson (D-Sandersville), was appointed to this position by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) in 2023.

Senate committee on safe firearm storage to hold second meeting

On Thursday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage, chaired by Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur), will hold its second meeting.

Rep. Carl Gilliard to host Senate Urban Affairs Committee in Savannah