Sen. Billy Hickman Appointed to U.S. Small Business Administration Advisory Committee

ATLANTA (August 19, 2026) - Sen. Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro) has been appointed to the Audit and Financial Management Advisory Committee (AFMAC) of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) by SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler.

The four-member committee provides independent advice and recommendations to the SBA on financial management, internal controls, audit findings, risk management and related oversight matters. AFMAC supports the agency's efforts to improve operational efficiency and ensure responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.

"I am truly grateful for the honor of being appointed to the Audit and Financial Management Advisory Committee," said Sen. Hickman. "Our small businesses and family-owned operations are the heart of communities across Georgia and this nation, and I appreciate the opportunity to help ensure the SBA continues to serve them with integrity and accountability. I look forward to working alongside my fellow committee members to support America's entrepreneurs and job creators."

Sen. Hickman brings decades of business experience to the committee. As a certified public accountant with a certification in financial forensics, he is a partner at Dabbs, Hickman, Hill, and Cannon, LLP, and has made his career in accounting and financial planning.

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Sen. Billy Hickman serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth. He represents the 4^th Senate District, which includes Bulloch, Candler, Effingham and Evans counties, as well as a portion of Chatham County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 463-1371 or by email at [email protected].

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