ATLANTA (October 18, 2024) - On Wednesday, October 23^rd,2024, at 9:00 a.m., Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) will host a school safety roundtable at the University of North Georgia.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Location: University of North Georgia Convocation Center, 180 Alumni Dr, Dahlonega, GA 30533

ABOUT THE MEETING:

The roundtable will discuss state and local efforts and opportunities for school safety and child and adolescent mental health and well-being. Attendees will include school superintendents, school board chairs, sheriffs, and other school safety officials from the district. Commissioners Kevin Tanner and Russel Carlson (DBHDD and DCH) will attend, as will Director Chris Stallings (GEMA). This event will focus on Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Pickens, Union and White counties.

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. Steve Gooch serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 51st Senate District which includes Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union and Pickens counties and a portion of White County. He may be reached at 404.656.7872 or via email at [email protected]