MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism to Hold Third Meeting

ATLANTA (October 8, 2025) - On Wednesday, October 15,2025, at 9:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism, chaired by Sen. Drew Echols (R-Alto), will hold its third hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Location: Rainwater Convention Center, 1 Meeting Place, Valdosta, GA 31601
• This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:
The Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism, created through Senate Resolution 323, will discover opportunities to promote and develop tourism in all regions of the state, from small towns to big cities. This bipartisan committee will hear from industry leaders to gain a broader understanding of how Georgia's diverse and dynamic tourism landscape drives economic development, supports small businesses and enhances quality of life.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting [email protected].

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Sen. Drew Echols serves as a Governor's Administration Floor Leader. He represents the 49th Senate District, which includes a large portion of Hall County. He may be reached by email at [email protected].