House Study Committee on Funding for Next Generation 9-1-1 Announces 2025 Meeting Dates

ATLANTA - State Representative Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta), chairman of the House Study Committee on Funding for Next Generation 9-1-1, today announces the dates and locations for the 2025 meetings.

"Through the House Study Committee on Funding for Next Generation 9-1-1, we have an important opportunity to take a close look at how Georgia can best support one of our most vital public safety services," said Chairman Martin. "This committee intends to hold meetings across Georgia with the objective of gathering input from communities statewide. I look forward to working closely with my fellow committee members as we explore ways to strengthen and modernize our 9-1-1 system to ensure the state's emergency communication network continues to provide reliable, lifesaving service for all Georgians. I encourage residents to attend these meetings and share their perspectives as we work together to shape the future of this critical system."

The meeting dates and locations for the 2025 meetings of the House Study Committee on Funding for Next Generation 9-1-1 are as follows:

• Wednesday, August 27 - Roswell
• Monday, September 29 - Warner Robins
• Thursday, October 16 - Savannah

Please note that these meeting dates and locations are subject to change.

Specific meeting times and location information will be announced prior to each meeting. More information about the study committee may be found here.

Meetings of the House Study Committee on Funding for Next Generation 9-1-1 will be livestreamed and are open to the public.

The members of the study committee are as follows: State Representatives Beth Camp (R-Concord), Lauren McDonald III (R-Cumming), Clint Crowe (R-Jackson) and Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe).

Established by House Resolution 429, this study committee will conduct a comprehensive review of the state's current 9-1-1 funding provisions. The committee will also study and identify any reforms necessary to provide adequate funding to support the transition from legacy 9-1-1 centers to modern Next Generation 9-1-1 centers in a manner that will ensure that their current and future operations can be fully realized in Georgia.

Representative Chuck Martin represents the citizens of District 49, which includes a portion of Fulton County. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2002 and currently serves as Chairman of the Higher Education Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Creative Arts & Entertainment, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Regulated Industries, Retirement, Rules and Ways & Means committees.

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