While many people start the year with personal resolutions, a few resolutions that we might embrace together as Georgians include being kind, communicating better, and putting down our phones to focus on what unites us and strengthens our communities.The practice of kindness may seem like a simple concept, but its power is transformative. A small g...

Veterans Day is a time for reflection and gratitude — a day to honor the brave men and women who have protected our freedoms and shaped the foundation of our nation. However, honoring our veterans should not be limited to one day a year. As your senator, I believe we must ensure that veterans and military families receive the support and resources ...

Americans are currently living through the highest inflation in the past 45 years. Inflation is the steady rise in the prices of goods and services, and it can profoundly affect families, reshaping their financial landscapes and altering everyday decisions. When inflation rates surge, as they have in the last three years, households face challenges...

During the final days of the 2024 Legislative Session, the Georgia Senate members diligently worked within both their respective committees and on the Senate floor to propel House bills forward. Senate Republicans attended the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame Unveiling Ceremony, paying tribute to Georgia's veterans for their selfless sacrific...

Thanks to hardworking Georgians across the state, fiscal conservatism, and the reduction of unnecessary government bureaucracy, Georgia's budget is in great shape. Each year, it is constitutionally required that Georgia state legislators pass a balanced budget. Georgia's leaders are ready to make tough decisions when necessary while also providing ...

On January 8, we return to session to complete the second year of the legislative biennial. During the past year, the Georgia State Senate has been abuzz about the significant topic of 
artificial intelligence (AI). We aim to position Georgia at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies for a multitude of industries. Recent developments underscore...

This month, municipal elections will be held in Georgia, and we will honor our veterans on November 11. Each of us can easily slip into a routine, and I challenge you to never lose sight of what makes our country so great. The following is a letter I wrote to my sons, and I resend it to them every year as a constant reminder. To Will and Ryan,We ar...

For nearly a decade, Georgia has held its reputation as the strongest business environment in the nation. The same factors that make our state attractive to families, such as quality higher education and a cost of living below the national average, also make it attractive to businesses. Our transportation and logistics industry and pro-business tax...

The Georgia General Assembly closed out the 2023 Legislative Session on Sine Die. It was a very productive session. The Senate passed a substantial number of bills that will continue to uphold Georgia's standard as the No. 1 state in the nation to not only do business but to also live, work, and raise a family. Here are some of the notable bills th...

The General Assembly has been hard at work passing much needed legislation aimed at improving the lives and livelihoods of all Georgians. The Senate has already focused heavily on many legislative priorities including reducing crime, combatting human trafficking, supporting law enforcement, and reducing income and property taxes. This year, I've sp...

On January 9, the first session of the 157th Georgia General Assembly convened. The Senate is now led by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. Gov. Brian Kemp was also sworn in on January 12 and has outlined his policy agenda for his second term. Additionally, 10 brand new senators were sworn in and new individuals were elected to Senate leadership positions. Membe...

 Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year! Too often, we are caught up in "political correctness" and miss the reason for the season. I am proud to wish you true tidings of joy and hope you will pass it along. We love to celebrate Christmas in the Albers house and have many wonderful traditions. To my Jewish friends, may the light o...

 Like many states across the country, Georgia has witnessed a disturbing uptick in gang activity — particularly in our cities. According to the Attorney General's Office, 71,000 validated gang affiliates and over 1,500 suspected gang networks are active in our state. In 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Gang Task Force investigated 4...

It is hard to imagine that we are now just over two years removed from the state lifting restrictions that were placed on Georgia's businesses to curb the spread of COVID-19. At the time, uncertainty surrounded the virus, and many state governments were paralyzed by indecision over how to regulate businesses. However, Gov. Brian Kemp and other Geor...

While the 2022 legislative session has been adjourned for several months, the measures adopted by the General Assembly deserve a more detailed examination. This past session, I supported several initiatives aimed at promoting education, economic development, public safety, and passing surplus dollars back to the taxpayer. Many of our accomplishment...

 The last few years have been unpredictable and volatile, with much of our nation grappling with uncertain economic prospects and a negative outlook for the future. But Georgia bucked this trend. In the months following the height of the pandemic, our economy grew, and our unemployment rate decreased to 2.6% — the lowest point in recorded hist...

The 2022 Legislative Session officially convened in January, and the General Assembly began its annual 40-day term to pass legislation that improves the lives and livelihoods of all in Georgia. The groundwork was laid for a productive and fruitful term. Gov. Brian Kemp delivered his fourth annual State of the State Address, in which he outlined his...

Happy New Year! It has been an honor and privilege to serve Woodstock and Cherokee County the past 9 years. Last November, we completed the special redistricting legislative session to redraw the maps based on the new population census. I am proud of our work, and the new maps can be found at Legis.Ga.gov.On January 10, we begin the 2022 legislativ...