As a father of two, my heart goes out to the friends and family of Laken Riley during this unimaginable time. I applaud the tireless efforts of our state and local law enforcement officers whose swift action led to the apprehension of Jose Antonio Ibarra.
Sanctuary cities
Today, the Senate confirmed our commitment to protecting our Jewish Community.
Antisemitism has no place in Georgia. Hate has no place in Georgia.
I am humbled to have carried HB 30 as it passed out of the Senate today and look forward to it being signed into law.
Middle Georgia is my home and it is a privilege to represent so many communities in the heart of our state. I am humbled to announce that I qualified this week to seek another term in the Georgia Senate.
Thank you to all that have supported me in this endeavor and I look
School choice is not anti-public school, it’s pro-parent.
The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act puts parents in control of their children’s education.
SB233 is right on policy and politics. I commend
@dolezal4senate
for tackling this issue and look forward to getting it done.
What happened in Athens is a direct result of the Biden Administration refusing to address the crisis on our southern border.
Now Democrats want to blame Republicans as voters head to the ballot box because it’s politically convenient.
The people of Georgia are not buying it.
Happy to welcome
@MeshaMainor
to the Republican Party! I look forward to working with you on improving educational outcomes for Georgia's children and more!
My name is Rep. Meisha Mainor and today I made the decision to leave the Democrat Party.
I represent a blue district in the city of Atlanta so this wasn’t a political decision for me. It was a a MORAL one.
I will NEVER apologize for being a black woman with a mind of my own.
Proud to carry HB 30 in the Senate and humbled to receive a unanimous vote from the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Thank you
@rep_johncarson
and
@epanitch
for your unwavering support for the Jewish Community in Georgia. Let’s get it done.
A tremendous honor to stand beside
@GovKemp
and so many of our state leaders today as we signed Georgia’s Anti-Semitism Bill into law.
Thank you to
@LtGovJonesGA
,
@rep_johncarson
&
@epanitch
for your partnership and trust in me to help get HB30 across the finish line.
This egregious act of war upon one of our greatest allies is unacceptable and disturbing. Israel’s defense must be swift and decisive. We stand with the people of Israel, and keep them in our prayers during this time.
Senate Republicans believe that a zip code shouldn’t determine a child’s educational opportunities. That is why we are committed to passing school choice this year.
Thank you to
@GovKemp
and
@LtGovJonesGA
for your continued support of this important initiative.
Looking for a summer treat?
Beat the heat in Middle Georgia this week with some Georgia Grown Ice Cream. Check out Middle Georgia's very own Lane Southern Orchards and
@DickeyFarms
for fresh local ice cream and Georgia Grown Peaches!
Expanding the Leader In Me program, which continues to improve educational outcomes in Bibb County, will be a priority for me during the 2024 Legislative Session.
Increasing access to this high quality curriculum will help Georgia Students become better leaders inside and
Great to be with my friend
@EWErickson
as he hosts The Gathering 2023 this weekend in Atlanta!
This is a great opportunity for our state to host conservative political and thought leaders from around the country. Excited to speak with them about keeping Georgia the best place to
Today is a historical day! We’ve declared that Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit represents a long-term investment in the state’s clean energy future and will provide reliable, emissions-free
Thank you to
@GovKemp
,
@LtGovJonesGA
and Speaker Burns for your consistent leadership and steadfast commitment to delivering for our state.
Senate Republicans believe families deserve to keep more of their hard-earned dollars and I am proud of this effort to put money back into
Tomorrow is Election Day for the Senate Run-off! I am proud to support
@KLoeffler
&
@Perduesenate
in this election and encourage everyone that has not already voted to do so. ➡️ . 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟳𝗮𝗺-𝟳𝗽𝗺!
Rural broadband is the “fiber” that connects communities across middle Georgia and our state. I was honored to be many broadband and telecom providers last week discussing how to address Georgia’s underserved areas to ensure quality internet access regardless of ZIP Code.
Yesterday was a tremendous step in improving educational outcomes for Georgia Students.
I am so thankful to our local leaders for shining a light on the Leader in Me program and for your continued work ensuring it’s success in our community. I am excited to see the impact it
@GovKemp
is right. This isn’t a hard choice, you’re either supporting better training for law enforcement or you aren’t. I was proud to cast my vote for SR6EX today on the floor of the Senate. I will always support more training & resources for LEOs in Georgia.
Either you’re on the side of law enforcement and first responders receiving the training they need or you aren’t. There's no such thing as silent leadership.
Proud of those in the State Senate showing support for law enforcement and the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
Great to have some faith leaders from middle Georgia at the Capitol today. Special thanks to
@frontlineGa
for arranging our legislative prayer session this morning!
Thank you to
@LtGovJonesGA
for spearheading this initiative to keep Georgia Students reading!
There is still time to donate books until August 15th at Lt. Governor’s office in Room 240 of the State Capitol during business hours
Even with Georgia’s booming economy, I still see “help wanted” on the doors of small businesses across the state.
With over 25k military spouses living on/near GA’s military installations, paving the way to get these folks into the workforce will be a priority of mine this
Thank you to
@GovKemp
and Former
@GovernorDeal
and members of GDED for your tireless work to preserve this designation. Like the Georgia Bulldogs, our state continues to be best in the country!
#backtobacktobackchamps
For the 10th straight year in a row, Georgia is the No. 1 State for Business in the country!
Thanks to hardworking Georgians, the General Assembly and our local and state partners, we’ve brought unprecedented opportunity to communities all across the state.
It is an honor to work with
@GovKemp
and my colleagues in the Senate to provide the best possible care and protection for the people of our great state.
#gapol
Great to be with students from
@MGAStateU
School of Aviation and industry leaders. Thanks to companies like
@Lockheedmartin
and
@GulfstreamAero
, our MGSU students have bright futures ahead. As an aviator myself, this partnership is exciting for the future of aviation in Georgia!
I was honored to host Upson County Listening Day this week! It was so good to hear from our community about issues facing our state. Thank you to
@robertdickey140
, Representative Beth Camp and so many of our constituents for joining us!
Enjoyed giving a legislative update to the Piedmont Leadership Team & staff with members of the Bibb County Delegation. I am honored to be part of the conversation about how we can work together to provide the people of middle GA quality healthcare & better serve our communities.
This week, I had the honor of presenting a resolution honoring Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
The Georgia State Senate is deeply appreciative for all that you have done. Your compassion and dedication are an inspiration to all of that and all of us.
Good to have constituents at the Capitol advocating for mental health reform in Georgia!
Mental health infrastructure is so important for middle Georgia and I look forward to finding solutions for our community this year.
Grateful for the opportunity to read to students of Macon’s Big Blue Marble Academy last week during
#GAPreKWeek
. Emphasizing reading and improving literacy levels in schools across our state remains a top priority for the 2024 Legislative Session.
@bibbschools
#Built4Bibb
Humbled to be able to serve my fellow Georgians in the State Senate and work to protect victims of crime in the courtroom and under the Gold Dome.
#gapol
#nationalcrimevictimsrightsweek
We're grateful for Sen.
@johnfkennedyga
's leadership to protect victims of crime. During
#NationalCrimeVictimsRightsWeek
, we appreciate Sen. Kennedy leading the way to enshrine victims' rights in GA's Constitution and ensure protection for victims!
#gapol
So grateful to be honored by the Lake Burton Civic Association for passing House Bill 121 during the 2023 Legislative Session.
It is my hope that HB121 will increase safety and protect property on Georgia’s beautiful lakes and waterways. A special thank you to LCBA President
Macon has long been known as the heartbeat of Georgia, located in the center of our state where all people can come together. The actions of this out of state organization are beneath the spirit and fabric of our community.
View my full statement below:
Honored to be with legislative leaders from around the country at the NCSL Legislative Conference in Indianapolis.
Glad to have been apart of many great policy discussions and see a few Georgia Leaders along the way!
Hurricane Idalia is already impacting south and middle Georgia counties and hurricane force winds are expected late morning to early afternoon today. Please the see resources from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency below and follow
@GeorgiaEMAHS
for the most up to date
From passing Georgia’s Antisemitism Bill to visiting with constituents, the Senate has been hard at work this week!
Check out my weekly “Senate In a Minute” recap below! 👇
As we close out 2023, I would be remiss to not mention how thankful I am for the amazing communities I represent and the many friends I’ve met along with way!
Happy New Year!
Great to speak about Georgia’s Leader in Me pilot program with members of the Georgia Board of Education this week. This program worked wonders for
@bibbschools
and I am proud of our efforts to expand it statewide!
Thank you
@woodsforsuper
&
@JasondowneyBOE
for inviting me!
Thanks to GA’s common sense fiscal policies,
@Gasenategop
are committed to a second reduction of our state income tax in 2024.
This reduction puts hard-earned tax dollars back in the pockets of working Georgians where it belongs. Let’s finish the drill and get it done.
Thank you to
@13wmaznews
for allowing me to talk about the state wide expansion of the Leader in Me program this morning!
What happened in middle Georgia was no accident. I am thrilled to see the same opportunities given to children across our state because of this initiative.
I am very grateful to NAMI Georgia for inviting me to tour their Central Georgia location in Warner Robbins today. A special thank you to Executive Director Kim Howell Jones and DBHDD Commissioner Kevin Tanner for hosting us!
Thank you to
@GAChamber
for including me on your 2024 Legislative Outlook Panel alongside Leader
@drjbev
It was great to hear from chamber directors across the state about how we can keep Georgia the best place to live, work and raise a family.
Had a great time at
@BibbCountyGOP
’s first annual 2A Sporting Clay Tournament with my good friend
@AustinScottGA08
. It was great to strategize with our grassroots leaders about keeping Georgia red and taking back the White House in 2024!
Proud to stand beside
@JonBurnsGA
&
@LtGovJonesGA
this week as Governor Kemp announced Georgia’s plan to send
@GeorgiaGuard
reinforcements to our southern border.
While D.C. political elites refuse to act,
@GovKemp
is working hard to keep our country safe and secure.
With back-to-school season being in full swing, I am thrilled to announce that students across the state will now be receiving the Leader In Me curriculum that continues to deliver positive results in Bibb County. I am so incredibly proud to see middle Georgia leading the way in
I sponsored identical legislation on sovereign immunity in the Senate. I believe that permitting lawsuits against state/local govt would give GA a voice in the operations of governance and legislating. I believe this sufficiently protects everyone’s rights in an equal way.
#gapol
Thanks in large part to Senator John F. Kennedy's efforts, SB 123 passed the Senate today. Sen. Kennedy ensured SB 123 made it to the Senate floor & took an aggressive and bold stand for his constituents.
#gapol
The Macon Bacon is always bringing the heat!
While their response is sizzling, what this team brings to our communities across middle Georgia is invaluable.
Long live the Macon Bacon and America’s favorite crispy snack!
@GoMaconBacon
#baconforever
We have released the following statement regarding the Macon Bacon team name:
Bacon Yesterday. Bacon Today. Bacon Tomorrow.
Bacon Forever.
#DripGrease
||
#StartTheSizzle
Always good to see fellow leaders from Macon talking about issues facing middle Georgia and our state!
Had a great time at the Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues Breakfast this morning with
@JasondowneyBOE
and
@thankslester1
.
Today we honor the brave men and women who served in our nations military. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to our country to defend our freedoms.
Proud to receive A+ from the
@GAChamber
on their 2023 Legislative Session Scorecard!
This year the Senate took on tough challenges & advanced legislation that puts Georgians first, bolsters the economy, & works to keep Georgia the best state to live, work, and raise a family!
This afternoon, I qualified to run for re-election in District 18. I have been humbled by the support my family and I have received over the years and I would be honored to earn your vote once again on May 19th.
#gapol
During my recent visit to Israel, I witnessed firsthand the resilience and strength of her people. I call on all elected leaders to condemn the actions of Hamas and stand with Israel during this time.
I am so thankful for
@RussGoodman8
safe return and the insight he shared with
So happy to have had University Reverend Craig McMahan of
@MercerYou
as our pastor of the day this week!
As a Mercer Alumni, it is always good to see a fellow Bear at the Capitol!
Senate Republicans are doubling down on providing tax relief to hard working Georgia families. I am proud to support this historic cut to our state’s income tax in 2024.
Thank you to
@AmTortReform
for inviting me to speak about our efforts to level the judicial playing field in the Peach State.
It’s time to provide our business community with some Tort Relief and I am committed to finding an approach that works for all Georgians.
I applaud Senate President Pro Tempore
@johnfkennedyga
,
@GASenatePress
, and our colleagues in the House for passing HB 30. Anti-Semitic speech and hate will not be tolerated in Georgia. Today, and every day, we stand with Georgia’s and our nation’s Jewish Community.
We are committed to finish the drill in 2024 and tackle kitchen table issues to keep Georgia the best state to live, work, and raise a family.
Thank you to
@StephenGooch
and
@LtGovJonesGa
for leading the charge to deliver results for Georgia families. Let’s get it done!
Always good to have middle Georgia physicians stop by during the legislative session. Thank you for all you do to keep Georgians healthy and sharing your legislative priorities with me!
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we mourn the loss of Harrison Deal. My heart aches for his family, and Jeff and I will continue to surround them in love and prayer in the days ahead. Harrison was a beloved member of our campaign team.
Thank you to
@GACourts
Judicial Council for inviting me to be with you today. It was a privilege to recognize the Administrative Office of the Courts for the role they play in serving Georgians!
State Senator John Kennedy and State Representative Soo Hong bring remarks to the
@GACourts
Judicial Council of Georgia and present resolutions in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Great to be with
@Gabankers
at their Legislative Forum this week!
I appreciate all of your members for allowing me to give a legislative update as we go into week 4 of the 2024 Legislative Session.
Last Friday, we concluded our first week of the 2024 Legislative Session. Join me as we round up from the happenings from week one in our weekly “Senate in a Minute” video!
As we look to the weeks ahead, be sure to follow me here for more updates from under the Gold Dome!
Great to be at
@MGAstateU
for their annual Fly-In Dinner! As one of three universities in the country offering dual track bachelor’s degree & FAA Certified Pilot Program, MGS is a vital workforce development partner for companies like
@Delta
and
@UPS
that keep Georgia moving.
Thank you to
@PeachSchools
for allowing me to induct the 2023 CTSO Officers into their leadership roles. Congratulations to each of these young leaders and good luck to all of Georgia’s students as they continue their year of service as FFA Officers!
As week five of the 2024 Legislative Session comes to an end, check out my latest “Senate in a Minute” update with all the highlights from under the Gold Dome!
Proud to serve alongside these two hardworking Georgians who are committed to keeping our state’s economy strong and prosperous. Looking forward to continuing to pursue policies that will keep us the
#1
state to do business
#gapol
Congratulations to Majority Leader
@StephenGooch
on your recognition as Senator of the Year & Sen
@OlympicShawn
as Freshman of the Year from the
@GAChamber
. Senate Republicans are proud of your leadership & continued efforts to ensure GA remains the
#1
state to do business
#gapol
Great to be with contractors from across our state this week. General contractors and skilled trades workers keep Georgia moving and our industries growing. I am deeply appreciative for all that you do and look forward to being a voice for all of you this year!
Honored to be with Superior Court Judges from around the state today in Athens. I am thankful for the work all of you do to ensure Georgia’s judicial economy is in good health for years to come!
Keeping our children and teachers safe is a top priority for the Senate. Thank you, Director Chris Stallings and our friends, at
@GeorgiaEMAHS
for providing this invaluable training opportunities to our school administrators, educators, law enforcement & school resource officers.
It’s the final day of
#GHSSSC
and GEMA/HS Director Stallings is leading a panel discussion with police chiefs, attended by school personnel from across Georgia. These sessions are an opportunity to learn from each other’s real world experiences, and help us make GA schools safer.
Thanks
@donnalowrynews
for hosting
@drjbev
and I to talk about our legislative priorities for 2024.
I look forward to putting money back into the pockets of Georgians and improving our state’s educational system this year!
View The Full Interview Here:
SB92 reinforces the need for prosecutors to focus on achieving results in the courtroom, not legislating from their desk to appease fringe constituencies.
Im proud to pre-file this bill today, and look forward to continuing this discussion in 2024.
During the 2023 Legislative Session, we secured the funding to expand this pilot program statewide with hopes to deliver the same positive outcomes across the state. I am excited to see the impact this program will have in 28 schools across Georgia. A special thank you to
So happy and proud to be with June O’Neal as she is sworn in for the the GA Comm for Service and Volunteerism. June has added and contributed so much to our community over many years that I know she will be of great help in her new position on this board.
#gapol
#gasenate