Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands to Hold Fourth Meeting

ATLANTA (October 23, 2024) - On Monday, October 28, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia's Farmlands, chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro), will hold its fourth meeting at the Polk County College and Career Academy, Cedartown Campus.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
• Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Location: 167 Frank Lott Drive, Cedartown, GA 30125
• This event is open to the public andwill be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:

During the upcoming meeting, committee members will hear presentations on the topics of the past, present, and future of Georgia's agriculture industry, conservation efforts and agriculture protection policies. The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia's Farmlands is tasked with studying the conditions, needs, issues and problems related to the preservation of Georgia's farmlands and recommending any action or legislation. Information pertaining to all previous committee meetings can be found here.

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. Billy Hickman serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education. He represents the 4th Senate District which includes Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans, and a small portion of Chatham County. He may be reached at 404.463.1371 or via email at [email protected]