NFIB Honors Sen. John Albers with Guardian of Small Business Award

ATLANTA (October 9, 2024) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has presented its prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award to state Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) this week in Roswell. Sen. Albers, representing parts of Cobb, Cherokee, and Fulton counties, was honored at The Fickle Pickle, a local NFIB member business in Roswell. Business owner Andy Badgett presented the award.

The Guardian of Small Business Award is NFIB's highest honor, given in recognition of a legislator's leadership and support for small businesses. The NFIB Georgia Leadership Council, comprised of NFIB members from across the state, voted to honor Sen. Albers for his outstanding advocacy on behalf of small businesses.

"John Albers has been an unwavering supporter of small businesses since entering the Georgia Senate over 10 years ago," said NFIB State Director Hunter Loggins. "In 2023-24, Sen. Albers achieved a 100 percent NFIB Voting Record and led the charge to place Referendum Question A on the November ballot, which will ease financial burdens on small businesses by raising the threshold for the state tax on tangible personal property."

In accepting the award, Sen. Albers expressed his gratitude for the recognition and reinforced his commitment to helping Georgia's small businesses thrive.

"It is an incredible honor to receive the Guardian of Small Business Award from the NFIB," said Sen. Albers. "Small businesses are the backbone of our communities and economy, and I remain deeply committed to championing policies that foster their success. I will continue working to ensure that entrepreneurs across Georgia have the support they need to grow, create jobs, and drive our state's prosperity."

Referendum Question A, which Albers helped spearhead, is set to appear on the November ballot. If passed, the measure will raise the tax threshold on tangible personal property, offering much-needed financial relief to small businesses.

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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56th Senate District which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and North Fulton counties. He may be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at [email protected].

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