Georgia House of Representatives

Michelle Au

State Representative · House District 50

Democratic

Official statements & news

Updated Oct 19, 2026, 9:47 AM

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News CoverageAppen Media · Sep 25, 2026
Candidate Q&A: State House District 50
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News CoverageCapitol Beat News Service · Sep 23, 2026
Handful of noncitizens accused of voting in Georgia
ATLANTA — After federal prosecutors charged three noncitizens with voting illegally in Georgia, the man who oversees voting in the state pointed to an audit he ordered four years ago. Last week, the U.S. attorney’s office in Atlanta announced that three people from other countries had been charged with voting in federal elections in recent […]
OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Sep 22, 2026
Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability to Hold Second Hearing
ATLANTA (September 22, 2026) — On Friday, September 25, the Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability, chaired by Senate Majority Whip Randy Robertson (R–Cataula), will hold its second hearing. EVENT DETAILS: ABOUT THE MEETING: The Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability, created through Senate Resolution 771, will evaluate Georgia’s … Continue reading "Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability to Hold Second Hearing"
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Sep 10, 2026
Gov. Kemp: Georgia Awarded $500 Million in Water Infrastructure Grants
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the state $499,385,000 to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and respond to water-related emergencies. This funding is a result of the 2025 American Relief Act and will be administered by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA).
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Sep 9, 2026
Gov. Kemp: August Net Tax Revenues Up 3.5%
ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for the month of August approached $2.50 billion, for an increase of $85.4 million, or 3.5%, from August 2025 (FY 2026), when net tax collections totaled $2.41 billion.
OfficialOffice of the Governor of Georgia · Sep 4, 2026
Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments for District Attorney, State Court
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial and prosecutorial appointments: Amber Bennett Dally as District Attorney for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Randal M. McGinley to the Superior Court of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit; Richard E. “Richy” Braun, Jr., as District Attorney for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit, filling the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Billy Joe Nelson to the Superior Court of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit; and Douglas Ray Woodruff to the State Court of Catoosa Cou
OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Aug 31, 2026
Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability to Hold Inaugural Meeting
ATLANTA (August 31, 2026) —On Friday, September 4, the Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability, chaired by Senate Majority Whip Randy Robertson (R–Cataula), will hold its first hearing. EVENT DETAILS: ABOUT THE MEETING: The Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability, created through Senate Resolution 771, will evaluate Georgia’s adoption … Continue reading "Senate Study Committee on Adoption and Permanency Affordability to Hold Inaugural Meeting"
OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Aug 31, 2026
Joint Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee to Hold Second Meeting
ATLANTA (August 31, 2026) — On Thursday, September 3,at 10:00 a.m., the Joint Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee, co-chaired by Sen. Max Burns (R–Sylvania) and Rep. Victor Anderson (R–Cornelia), will hold its second meeting. EVENT DETAILS: ABOUT THE MEETING: The Joint Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee, created through Senate Resolution 3EX … Continue reading "Joint Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee to Hold Second Meeting"
OfficialGeorgia Senate Press Office · Aug 31, 2026
Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker Recaps Successful Regional Listening Day
ATLANTA (August 28, 2026) — This week, Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker III (R–Perry) joined members of the Middle Georgia legislative delegation for a regional listening day in Perry, bringing together local leaders and community stakeholders to discuss priorities facing Middle Georgia ahead of the 2027 Legislative Session. Hosted in partnership with the Middle … Continue reading "Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker Recaps Successful Regional Listening Day"
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"
News CoverageCBS News · Jun 17, 2026
Georgia lawmakers return to Capitol for special session on redistricting
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News CoverageWABE · Mar 3, 2026
Georgia State House declines proposal for regulating psychedelic therapy clinics
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News CoverageGeorgia Recorder · Feb 24, 2026
Cell phone ban for high schools, school metal detectors, literacy bill move through Georgia House
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0AFBVV95cUxOQXFBTUZSWHNmWERwOGJiemVyTnBtSG13Sm5ma3I1aG9NUDYzQ3V5ZFZ2V0FtY1NteFBEeXpCaE1fbmNhZVlZQmhnUzRIbFJHR3lEWDBoZlo5eUdmMHlTSW5Kd1kwNEVnVnF4ckgtMFMwc2lTOEJidUVZTGFpV1BxMkVKUXA5SFdtaU5jendab3RMUHVBQ0pBOXI0dzI3ck1ka0JUNDFNcC1WOVkyN2g0eUhWazh2Y3dEdjVCRGNlX0dfWEg3MTJVWWJVLWMwOTR4?oc=5" target="_blank">Cell phone ban for high schools, school metal detectors, literacy bill move through Georgia House</a>  Georgia Recorder
News CoverageThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Jan 26, 2026
For Georgians seeking affordable health care, it’s one battle after another
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxPcGVOVVB3dDhuSDlmT1JmbE01d2R1cmJ1RjBzTUZWeDB5OXI2OS1uREg1eGFkMGE1QWVNRkoydGVPR1BQNzl2bzB1V051NzBUdmZNZHFLa0VXdFhPZGFlc3VHX1pHbG55cEZFM0thS3ZTNElUSW5DYWtPcmJkbGo0LWNBZWpIMW0tTE5JeXJMX293TzF5X0tMQkhPSU1rdVQ2azFQX0V3SGQ5cDc2THpr?oc=5" target="_blank">For Georgians seeking affordable health care, it’s one battle after another</a>  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution