Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee to Hold First Meeting

ATLANTA (August 7, 2024) - On Tuesday, August 13,2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee, chaired by President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R-Macon), will hold its first hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
• Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Location: Georgia Forestry Association Headquarters, 551 North Frontage Road, Forsyth, GA 31029
• This event is open to the public andwill be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:

The Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee will examine how public policy can encourage investment in facilities that create sustainable manufacturing components, practices, and energy derived from Georgia-grown products. The first meeting of this committee will include a market overview and discussion of challenges currently facing the forestry industry in our state.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Jantz Womack at [email protected].

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Sen. John F. Kennedy serves as the President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate. He represents the 18^th Senate District which includes Upson, Monroe, Peach, Crawford, as well as portions of Bibb and Houston County. He may be reached at 404.656.6578 or by email at [email protected].