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The official non-partisan account for the Georgia State Senate, managed by the Georgia Senate Press Office. RTs are not endorsements.
Atlanta, Georgia USA
Joined April 2009
A new Sine Die tradition brought to us by @GeoffDuncanGA! Did you know he was a baseball player at @GeorgiaTech? #SineDie
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The Senate welcomes Atlanta @Braves legend John Smoltz to the chamber #gapol #gasenate
http://t.co/IhoWzlGwRT.
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MT @GovernorDeal: @GAFirstLady & I enjoyed cheering @GSAthletics_FB onto victory w/ alum @coleswindell & @PresKeel
http://t.co/ljvIGWgcmY.
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Today, flags at the state Capitol and at state buildings across Georgia will fly at half-staff to honor of the life and legacy of Chairman Jack Hill.
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Happy Holidays! Today, the annual Christmas Tree arrived at the Georgia State Capitol. This year's tree was harvested from Palmetto, GA in the Chattahoochee Hills area. Here's an inside look at the behind the scenes work necessary to get the tree raised in the Capitol Rotunda!
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Congratulations to James Beal, Senior Policy Analyst with our Senate Research Office, for passing the Georgia Bar Exam yesterday!
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Keeping up the Senate tradition of a “first pitch” from @GeoffDuncanGA on Sine Die! #gapol #gasenate
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.@SenatorIsakson’s years of legislative service have contributed to the overall prosperity of Georgia and our nation, and we join our fellow Georgians in thanking him for his sacrifice, dedication & leadership. (1/2)
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Sen. Johnny Isakson was a devoted public servant and statesman, dedicating decades of his life to serving the people of his state and his country. Sen. Isakson will always be remembered as a fair and respected servant leader who left a lasting impact on both Georgia and the U.S.
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This morning, our hearts collectively broke as we learned of the death of Chairman Jay Powell. A friend to members in both chambers, he served Georgia with dignity & passion. We are thinking of his family, friends & fellow members and ask that you do too. We will miss him greatly.
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A memorial has been set up in the Senate chamber for @SenatorGregKirk. Reply with your favorite memories of Sen. Kirk and we’ll share with his family. #gapol #gasenate
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And after 40 Legislative Days, the Senate stands adjourned Sine Die.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Chairman Jack Hill.
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They don’t call us the Upper Chamber for nothin’! #WeAreTheChampions.
Team Senate once again brought home the victory in the 2nd annual Legislative Kickball Game!
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Thank you to our nation’s veterans who have fearlessly served, including the members of our Senate who represent various branches of service. As we honor these individuals, our office will be closed today in observance of Veteran’s Day and will reopen tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. #gapol
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Shoutout to both the Senate and House budget offices for their hard work. Our constitutional duty to pass a balanced budget is complete! Great job this session!
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Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes? The job of "walking the dog" or compiling all the paper copies of bills and resolutions in the right order for all 56 senators, staff and media belongs to the Sec. of Senate's crew. Here are some photos of the process!
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We love our #LegislativeStaff in the Georgia Senate! Many thanks to the hard working women and men behind the scenes who make everything happen! @NCSLorg #gapol #gasenate
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The 2019 Legislative Session is right around the corner. As committees begin to meet, here's a chart to help you follow along. And here's the website that tells you meeting times and locations: Let us know if you have any questions!
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Sen. @pkmartiniv & the Senate are celebrating Dr. G.P. “Bud” Peterson and his retirement as president of @GeorgiaTech. During his year tenure, enrollment at Georgia Tech increased by 69% and the number of women in the first year class has increased from 32 to 40% #gapol #gasenate.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Senator Greg Kirk after a battle with cancer.
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The Senate has nominated and unanimously confirmed Sen. @Butch_Miller as President Pro Tempore of the Senate. #gapol #gasenate.
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Happy #ThrowbackThursday! . The Gold Dome of the State Capitol is a staple of Georgia. This week, we’re sharing a cool moment from atop the Capitol building on June 16, 1993. #gapol #gasenate
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From presenting in committee meetings, to advocating in the halls, Dawn was a staple at the capitol. We will miss her presence but know that her legacy lives on through the policy she influenced.
Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Dawn Alford, Public Policy Director of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities. Dawn dedicated her life to advocating for disabled Georgians and will be sorely missed.
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Hope you all have enjoyed keeping up with the legislative session as much as we have! We’ll be here all day (and night), so tweet us all your #gapol related questions!.
Our Senate Press team has helped each and every Senator communicate their policy positions & priorities w/ their constituent through the media. They also keep Georgians up to date w/ Senate happenings through the @GASenatePress page. Thankful for this hard-working team! #gapol
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It’s #LegislativeStaff week! As a @NCSLorg tradition, each day this week we will highlight a different Legislative Office under the Gold Dome! The Senate Research Office operates as a nonpartisan office serving all 56 Senators and the Lt. Governor. Thank you SRO for all you do!
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On this day, and every day, we honor those who have served and those who have sacrificed their lives for this country.
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Sen. Larry Walker is recognizing @Smokey_Bear for 75 years of wildfire prevention! This is the longest running public service campaign in the U.S. #gapol #gasenate.
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The "ball is moving forward," and the Senate is having a productive start to Legislative Day 40! #gapol #gasenate @Sen_Ed_Harbison
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Sen. Ellis Black is welcoming members of the Valdosta State University football team @valdostastatefb to the Capitol in celebration of their 2018 Division II NCAA Championship victory. #gapol #gasenate.
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The Senate Budget and Evaluation Office deserve all the praise during #LegislativeStaff week! SBEO is committed to assisting in the development of the budget for the State of Georgia. Thank you SBEO for your outstanding work! . #gapol #gasenate #ncsl
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It’s Day 3 of #LegislativeStaff week!. Today we are honoring the staff who support our Senate Leadership offices! Thank you for all you do for Senate Leadership! #gapol #gasenate #ncsl
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