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Georgia’s Budget Is in Exceptional Shape

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 ...

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2024 Legislative Session Hot Topics

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...

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American Dream Letter

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...

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Expanding Georgia’s Workforce

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...

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2023 Legislative Session Recap

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...

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The 157th Georgia General Assembly Update

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...

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Serving Others

 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...

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Georgia’s Tools To Combat Gang Activity

 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...

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Georgia’s Resilient Economy

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...

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Gold Dome Update

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...

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Gold Dome Update

 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...

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2022 Legislative Session and General Assembly Updates

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...

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The Gift of Life

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...

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Update on Recently Passed Legislation

Let me begin by thanking the wonderful staff and readers of North Fulton Family Life. It has been my sincere pleasure to write monthly articles for the past several years. This magazine has been a treasure, and I hope you will support them in their Woodstock and Canton publications.

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Georgia Continues To Move Forward

As I write this column, we are amid our 2021 legislative session. I am working on several important priorities and continuing my efforts to serve you in a responsible, respectful, and results-oriented manner. In the last 10 years, I have watched many people take an unprofessional, harsh, and nasty approach to so many things, and politics is a big part. It has been propagated by keyboard warriors and social media as well as the press sensationalizing everything.

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156th Georgia General Assembly Update

On January 11, members of the Georgia Legislature were officially sworn in to begin the first session of the 156th Georgia General Assembly. While a few changes were necessary to mitigate exposure to COVID-19, one tradition remained the same: reciting the Oath of Office at the beginning of the first legislative day. This oath represents our pledge to you to always act in the best interest of the state.

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2021 Legislative Plans

Thank you for the great honor and privilege to serve you in elected office once again. I am humbled and overwhelmed by this great opportunity. We return to the Senate on January 11, and I will be sworn in for the next legislative biennial at the Georgia Capitol.

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Be Grateful for This Year's Blessings and a New Chapter in 2021

Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, and happy New Year! 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 we have many wonderful traditions.

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An Abundance of Gratitude

This Thanksgiving, we have much to be thankful for — even during the time of COVID-19, elections, and other uncertainties. It is easy to take for granted the many blessings we have in our lives. My wife Kari and I lost many good friends and family members to heaven this year, and suffering these sad losses helps us appreciate those in our lives and our community even more. Reflecting on my abundance of Thanksgiving, I am both humbled and grateful.

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Keeping Sight of the American Dream

Last month we celebrated Independence Day. Many of our normal celebrations were not held due -to the pandemic. However, we should never lose sight of this monumental time in history. The following is a letter I wrote to my sons, and I forward it to them every year as a constant reminder.

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