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Senate committee meeting on corrections facilities scheduled for November 15

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Sen. John F. Kennedy President Pro Tempore, District 18, Republican | Official U.S. Senate headshot

Sen. John F. Kennedy President Pro Tempore, District 18, Republican | Official U.S. Senate headshot

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. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula). The event will take place at the State Capitol in Atlanta and is open to the public. Those unable to attend in person can watch the proceedings via live stream on the Senate website.

The committee was established to investigate current challenges faced by the Georgia Department of Corrections in maintaining secure and safe facilities. It aims to assess whether legislative action is needed to support both employees and those under custody within these institutions.

Media personnel planning to cover the event are requested to confirm their attendance by reaching out to Jantz Womack at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

Senator Randy Robertson, who represents Senate District 29, which includes Harris, Meriwether, Troup Counties, and part of Muscogee County, also serves as Majority Whip of the Senate Majority Caucus. He can be contacted at 404.656.0045 or randy.robertson@senate.ga.gov for further information.

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