Georgia General Assembly: Week in Review
- Sen. Brian Strickland (R–McDonough)
Senate Republicans led the charge in passing Senate Bill (SB) 1, authored by Sen. Greg Dolezal (R–Cumming), on the Senate floor this week. Also known as the “Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act,” this commonsense bill ensures that biological males cannot participate in women’s sports at the middle school, high school, or collegiate levels. As a parent and someone who believes in preserving fairness in athletics, I proudly supported this legislation.
- Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell)
I was proud to see my bill, SB 7, move forward in the Senate Committee on Public Safety earlier this week. If passed, SB 7 would allow sheriffs to utilize municipal detention facilities or jails when space is available.
- Sen. Rick Williams (R–Milledgeville)
During his State of the State address, Governor Brian P. Kemp outlined his top priority for this session: tort reform. Too often, small businesses get dragged down by frivolous lawsuits, and it’s time we put an end to jackpot justice in Georgia. I’m proud to report that two bills aimed at doing just that—Senate Bill 68 and Senate Bill 69—have already been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- Sen. Drew Echols (R–Gainesville)
I also have bills beginning their legislative journey. SB 76, referred to the Senate Committee on Public Safety, would create a specialty license plate benefiting the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation. This nonprofit directs funds to organizations that support veterans across our state. By purchasing this specialty plate, Georgians can directly contribute to those who have served our country.
- Sen. Carden Summers (R – Cordele)
I proudly introduced SB 80 this week into the Senate. If passed, SB 80 would revise the definition of "rural hospital organization" as it relates to eligibility to receive tax credits. SB 80 is currently scheduled for a hearing before the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. I look forward to its passage in committee and its advancement through the legislative process.
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Georgia Universities Represent Well at Super Bowl LIX
Super Bowl LIX was a blowout. The Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, winning by a score of 40-22, but it wasn't as close as the scoreboard showed.
According to Fansided, the University of Georgia alone sent seven players to Super Bowl LIX. Six of those players were on the Philadelphia Eagles roster: DT Jalen Carter, S Lewis Cine, DT Joran Davis, CB Kelee Ringo, LB Nolan Smith Jr. As for the Chiefs, DE Malik Herring represented UGA.
As for Georgia Tech, two players were on the active rosters for the Super Bowl, one for each team: K Harrison Butker (Chiefs), and TE E.J. Jenkins (Eagles).
Rep. Mike Collins - I think these are the same refs that oversaw the 2020 election results.
Rep. Hank Johnson - We will not let our democracy and our planet be sacrificed by corporate greed. That’s why I spoke at the @actonclimateUS “Climate Can’t Wait” rally here in Atlanta [Saturday]. Our future is burning, we’ve got to put out the fire.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene - HAPPY GULF OF AMERICA DAY!! Aboard Air Force One today, @POTUS signed a proclamation declaring 2/9/25 the first Gulf of America Day. Congress needs to pass my bill renaming the Gulf of America, so a future America Last Democrat can’t change it back!
Greene: Congress is Responsible for America's Major Problems — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) appeared on Real America's Voice to discuss her latest bill making English the official language of the United States. When asked why Congress hadn't already made English the official language, Rep. Greene provided a long-winded answer, sharing that Congress deserves total blame for a wide variety of problems and that an official English language designation is just the tip of the iceberg.
Hegseth Foreshadows American Counteroffensive Against Iran, Hamas, Houthis — By Dome Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth underscored the importance for President Donald Trump’s administration to weaken Iran and dismantle its proxies throughout the middle east. Secretary Hegseth’s comments were made during a press briefing after he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon.
Ossoff Checks Trump on Inspectors General Firings — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) sent a letter to President Donald Trump (R) regarding the firing of 17 Inspectors General during the first days of his presidency. As other Democrats have pointed out, President Trump did not give Congress the 30-day notice or cause for relieving the Inspectors Generals across the 17 different agencies.
Trump Signs Executive Order Federally Prohibiting Biological Men From Participating in Female Sports — By Dome Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order banning transgender women, i.e., biological males, from participating in sports designated for biological females. The executive order would prohibit schools receiving federal funds from enabling transgender women to participate in sports explicitly reserved for biological females.
Trump's Gaza Plans Send Shockwaves Throughout Middle East — By Dome Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump yesterday doubled-down on earlier statements he made regarding his plans for the US to take control over Gaza and rebuild it. President Trump stated the US could help Gaza become “the Riviera of the Middle East,” helping it recover after being demolished due to intense fighting between Israel and Hamas.
Bondi Vows to 'Make America Safe Again' as Attorney General, Moody Offers Endorsement — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — With Attorney General Pam Bondi officially sworn in as the 87th Attorney General of the United States, one of her first statements as the AG declared her intention to "make America safe again" and restore faith in the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Kemp's Tort Reform to Prioritize Georgia Families over Legal Nuisances — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — The top brass of the Georgia State Legislature, Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) and Lt. Governor Burt Jones (R-GA), have been adamant in their goal to institute "tort" reform. According to the Legal Information Institute, a tort is "an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another and amounts to a civil wrong for which courts impose liability."
Medicaid Overhaul Complicates 2026 for Georgia Republicans — By Dome Politics' Javier Manjarres — The Georgia Department of Community Health's (DCH) decision to overhaul Medicaid contracts is a healthcare catastrophe in the making that will upend the lives of millions of vulnerable Georgians. But it also has the potential to become a political landmine for the state’s Republican slate of candidates in 2026.
The Fuzzy Peach is written by Javier Manjarres and Jackson Bakich.
