Sen. Chuck Payne Reappointed as Chairman of the Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

ATLANTA (January 17, 2025) -This week, Sen. Chuck Payne was reappointed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security by Lt. Governor Burt Jones and the Senate Committee on Assignments. Sen. Payne was first appointed to this role in January 2024, following his initial service on the committee, which began in 2023. A veteran, Sen. Payne served four years (1984-1988) in the U.S. Army, including with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC.

The Senate Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security primarily focuses on addressing the welfare of military personnel throughout Georgia, protecting citizens of Georgia from man-made or natural disasters, and streamlining emergency management procedures.

"I am honored by Lt. Governor Jones for reappointing me to this position. I'm privileged to advocate for the Georgians who have dedicated their lives to serving our country. These men and women protect our freedoms, and it's our job as Senators to protect these individuals," said Sen. Payne. "Last session, we made great strides in improving the lives of our servicemen and women, whether that be through providing mental health resources or bettering care for our disabled veterans."

Sen. Payne was also appointed to serve as the Vice Chairman on the Senate Committees on Science and Technology and Education and Youth, as Secretary of the Senate Committee on Higher Education and as Ex-Officio on the Senate Committees on Children and Families and Public Safety, respectively.

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Sen. Chuck Payne serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security. He represents the 54^th 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].

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