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• News CoverageCapitol Beat News Service · Aug 27, 2026

  Federal government completing distribution of first-year grants to Georgia to bolster rural hospitals

  ATLANTA — The federal government announced the delivery Thursday of the rest of a $218 million award to Georgia to support rural hospitals. The $93.3 million completes the first fiscal year of a five-year, $50 billion national funding program approved by Republicans in Congress last year in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. […]

• OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Aug 27, 2026

  Senator Shawn Still Responds to Landmark Meta Settlement

  ATLANTA (August 27, 2026) — Senate Majority Caucus Chairman Shawn Still (R–Suwanee) today issued the following statement in response to the announcement of an $18 billion multistate settlement between Meta and 52 attorneys general regarding the impact of social media platforms on children: “Yesterday’s announcement between Meta and 52 attorneys general from across the US and … Continue reading "Senator Shawn Still Responds to Landmark Meta Settlement"

• OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Aug 26, 2026

  Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker and Middle Georgia Legislators to Host Listening Day in Perry

  ATLANTA (August 26, 2026) —On Thursday, August 27, Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker III (R–Perry), Sen. Steven McNeel (R–Macon), Sen. David Lucas (D–Macon), Rep. Shaw Blackmon (R–Bonaire), Rep. Patty Stinson (D–Butler), Rep. Noel Williams Jr. (R–Cordele) and Rep. Anissa Jones (D–Macon) will host a Middle Georgia Listening Day in Perry. The event will provide … Continue reading "Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker and Middle Georgia Legislators to Host Listening Day in Perry"

• News CoverageCapitol Beat News Service · Aug 24, 2026

  Georgia Chamber to counter ‘misinformation, disinformation’ about data centers

  ATLANTA — Data centers are a financial boon to communities, according to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, which is pushing back on concerns about their impact on the environment, on utility bills and on their neighbors. The pro-business organization is launching a messaging campaign that extols the jobs and property tax revenue that data centers […]

• OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Aug 21, 2026

  Sen. Chuck Hufstetler Named Vice-Chair of NCSL State and Local Taxation Task Force

  ATLANTA (August 20, 2026) — Chairman of the Georgia Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome), was recently named Vice-Chair to the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) State and Local Taxation Task Force. “Serving as vice-chair of NCSL’s State and Local Taxation Task Force is an honor and a great opportunity to share what … Continue reading "Sen. Chuck Hufstetler Named Vice-Chair of NCSL State and Local Taxation Task Force"

• OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Aug 19, 2026

  President Pro Tempore Larry Walker, Chairman Matt Hatchett, Announce Dublin City Board of Education Nominating Committee Accepting Letters of Intent

  ATLANTA (August 19, 2026) — Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R–Perry) and House Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett (R–Dublin) announce that the Dublin City Nominating Committee is accepting letters of intent and resumes for individuals who are interested in serving on the Dublin City Board of Education. The letter of intent must include the board … Continue reading "President Pro Tempore Larry Walker, Chairman Matt Hatchett, Announce Dublin City Board of Education Nominating Committee Accepting Letters of Intent"

• OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Aug 19, 2026

  Sen. Billy Hickman Appointed to U.S. Small Business Administration Advisory Committee

  ATLANTA (August 19, 2026) — Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) has been appointed to the Audit and Financial Management Advisory Committee (AFMAC) of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) by SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. The four-member committee provides independent advice and recommendations to the SBA on financial management, internal controls, audit findings, risk management and related … Continue reading "Sen. Billy Hickman Appointed to U.S. Small Business Administration Advisory Committee"

• OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Aug 19, 2026

  Sen. Emanuel Jones Calls on Governor Brian Kemp to Launch Investigation of Stockbridge Mayor

  ATLANTA (August 19, 2026) — Today, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) issued the following statement in response to allegations of improper use of taxpayer dollars and sexual misconduct made against Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams: “The City of Stockbridge House and Senate Delegation is aware and deeply concerned by the serious allegations of improper use of taxpayer … Continue reading "Sen. Emanuel Jones Calls on Governor Brian Kemp to Launch Investigation of Stockbridge Mayor"

• OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Aug 18, 2026

  Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker, Chairman Matt Hatchett, Appointed by Governor Kemp to Nominating Committee Following Suspension of Dublin City Board of Education

  ATLANTA (August 17, 2026) — House Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin) and Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R-Perry) were recently appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to serve on the Dublin City Board of Education Nominating Committee, which will propose nominations for temporary replacements following Gov. Kemp’s suspension of all seven board members through an … Continue reading "Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker, Chairman Matt Hatchett, Appointed by Governor Kemp to Nominating Committee Following Suspension of Dublin City Board of Education "

• News CoverageCapitol Beat News Service · Aug 17, 2026

  Kemp suspends Dublin school board

  ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday suspended all seven members of the Dublin school board over financial mismanagement. State law authorizes the governor to remove school boards that put their district’s accreditation at risk. The private agency Cognia downgraded the Dublin City School District’s accreditation to one step from full loss last spring. Then, […]

• OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Aug 11, 2026

  Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia’s Foster Care System to Hold First Meeting

  ATLANTA (August 11, 2026) — On Thursday, August 13,at 9:00 a.m., the Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia’s Foster Care System, co-chaired by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R–Marietta) and Rep. Beth Camp (R–Concord), will hold its first hearing. EVENT DETAILS: ABOUT THE MEETING: The Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs … Continue reading "Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia’s Foster Care System to Hold First Meeting"