Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing to Hold Third Meeting

ATLANTA (August 15, 2024) - On Wednesday, August 21,at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Veterans' Mental Health and Housing, chaired by Sen. Chuck Payne (R-Dalton), will hold its third hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
• Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Location: Georgia Military College, 201 East Greene Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
• This event is open to the public andwill be live-streamed on the Senate website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:

The meeting will include testimony from key stakeholders regarding the status of veterans' mental health in Georgia. The Senate Study Committee on Veterans' Mental Health and Housing was created to evaluate the adequacy of Georgia's public and private programs and services when providing resources to veterans. The committee will recommend additional measures to ensure that Georgia veterans and their families have the support they need to thrive after their military service ends.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

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

Sen. Chuck Payne serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security. He represents the 54th Senate District, which includes Whitfield and Murray County, as well as part of Gordon County. He may be reached at 404.463.5402 or by email at [email protected].