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ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of the Honorable Brian K. Epps to the Georgia Court of Appeals, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Brian M. Rickman.

Judge Brian K. Epps has served as a Magistrate Judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia for thirteen years. Before ascending to the federal bench, Judge Epps was a partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, where he represented commercial policyholders in insurance coverage disputes throughout the United States and internationally.

Judge Epps has been actively involved in the Augusta community for decades, including serving as a board member and chairman of Shepeard Community Blood Center and helping found and launch Prodigal Ministries and the Harlem High School Alumni Foundation. He teaches a mediation course as an adjunct professor at the University of Georgia School of Law and has devoted significant effort to developing concepts and technologies for mediation.    

Judge Epps earned his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from the University of Georgia and his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he served on the Editorial Board of the Georgia Law Review. He was a law clerk to the Honorable Richard W. Story on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Judge Epps has been married to his wife, Amy, for 30 years. She is a regional literacy coach for the initiative established under the Georgia Early Literacy Act. They attend Stevens Creek Church and are the proud parents of two adult children. 

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ATLANTA (July 16, 2026) — Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) today announced the appointment of Caleb Rudin as his new Chief of Staff, effective July 16.

Rudin joins the Majority Leader’s office after serving as Manager of State Affairs for the American Chemistry Council, where he represented the chemical manufacturing industry before state legislatures across a 12-state region in the Southeast. In that role, he advocated on issues impacting manufacturing, American competitiveness, energy and infrastructure. He also served as an expert on policy panels and regularly engaged with regulatory agencies on legislative matters.

“Caleb brings a unique combination of legislative experience, policy expertise and strategic leadership to this role,” said Majority Leader Anavitarte. “He understands both the legislative process and the issues that matter most to Georgia families. Having previously served on staff in the Georgia Senate, he knows this institution well, and I have every confidence he will be an outstanding asset to our office and to the members of the Senate Republican Caucus.”

Before joining the American Chemistry Council, Rudin worked in both the public and private sectors, including leadership roles on political campaigns. He also served as Political Director for former Lieutenant Governor Butch Miller’s 2022 campaign. Earlier in his career, Rudin held multiple positions in the Georgia State Senate, including serving as Legislative Aide to the Senate Ethics Committee, where he supported members on legislative, policy and political matters.

“I’m honored to return to the Georgia State Senate and serve Majority Leader Anavitarte in this new capacity,” said Rudin. “I look forward to working alongside the members of the Senate Republican Caucus and our dedicated staff as we continue advancing policies that strengthen Georgia’s economy, protect our communities and keep our state the best place to live, work and raise a family.”

A native of Canton, Georgia, Rudin earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Georgia. He and his wife are raising their four children in Cherokee County, where they are active members of St. Michael’s Church in Woodstock and are actively involved in their local community.

Rudin succeeds Ben Jarrard, who is departing the Senate to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. During his tenure as Chief of Staff, Jarrard played an instrumental role in advancing the Majority Leader’s legislative priorities and supporting the work of the Senate Republican Caucus.

“Ben has been a trusted advisor and a valued member of our team,” Anavitarte said. “His leadership, professionalism and commitment to public service have made a lasting impact on this office and the Georgia Senate. I am grateful for his years of dedicated service and wish him nothing but success in this next chapter.”

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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 31st Senate District, which includes Polk County and a portion of Paulding County. He may be reached via email at Jason.Anavitarte@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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ATLANTA (July 14, 2026) — Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) was recently recognized as one of Greater Georgia’s 2026 Legislators of the Year during the organization’s Next250 Conference, a grassroots leadership conference that aimed to bring state and national leaders together for high-impact issue advocacy training.

The annual award recognizes members of the Georgia General Assembly for their leadership and commitment to serving the people of Georgia. Sen. Hickman was among eight legislators honored during the conference.

“I am deeply humbled to be recognized by Greater Georgia as a 2026 Legislator of the Year,” said Sen. Hickman. “Thank you, Greater Georgia, for both this recognition and for encouraging more Georgians to engage in the civic process. Serving the people of the 4^th Senate District is one of the greatest privileges of my life, and this honor only strengthens my commitment to working on behalf of the hardworking men and women of our great state.”

Greater Georgia is a statewide organization dedicated to registering, engaging, educating and mobilizing voters across Georgia through year-round civic engagement and issue advocacy efforts.

More information about the organization and the Next250 Conference can be found here.

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Sen. Billy Hickman serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth. He represents the 4th 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 Billy.Hickman@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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ATLANTA (July 13, 2026) — The Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) has named Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) its 2026 Legislator of the Year. The designation recognizes his longstanding advocacy for Georgia’s fire service and his leadership in emergency preparedness and public safety.

“As a fourth-generation firefighter, this award carries special meaning for me,” said Sen. Albers. “Serving others has been a part of my family’s story for generations, and I have always believed we owe our firefighters the same unwavering commitment they show our state every day. It has been an honor to advocate for the men and women of Georgia’s fire service in the General Assembly and to work on legislation that helps them do their jobs safely. I am deeply grateful to the Georgia State Firefighters Association for this distinction and for everything its members do to protect Georgians.”

GSFA recognized Sen. Albers for championing legislation to modernize emergency communications through NextGen 911 and improve retirement benefits for firefighters. The association also highlighted his efforts to crack down on emerging public safety concerns, including signal jammers and the malicious use of artificial intelligence. In addition, GSFA celebrated his work as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety, where he has worked closely with firefighters and law enforcement to address the evolving needs of Georgia’s first responders and strengthen coordination among those who serve.

Chief Mike Byrd, President of the Georgia State Firefighters Association, further commended Sen. Albers, stating, “Sen. Albers has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the critical role firefighters play in protecting the lives and property of Georgia’s citizens. His leadership and dedication to enhancing fire protection, investing in public safety, and supporting the men and women of the fire service have made a lasting impact on communities throughout Georgia. We are honored to recognize him as our 2026 Legislator of the Year.”

You can find more information about GSFA here.

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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56^th Senate District, which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and Fulton counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 463-8055 or by email at John.Albers@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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By: Sen. Frank Ginn (R–Danielsville)

On June 17, I returned to the State Capitol alongside my legislative colleagues, following Governor Brian P. Kemp’s call to convene our General Assembly for a special legislative session. 

The governor’s proclamation directed lawmakers to consider several specific issues, including congressional and legislative redistricting, election administration and local taxation. During the session, the General Assembly also addressed the temporary suspension of the state’s motor fuel and diesel taxes.

I arrived at the State Capitol ready to address every item in the Governor’s proclamation, including redistricting. However, given the current election cycle and the United States Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais, Georgia is in a unique position. Redistricting has always required legislatures to balance numerous constitutional and statutory considerations, including the limited role race may play alongside traditional redistricting principles. As the courts continue to clarify these traditional standards, I believe it is prudent to take the time necessary to fully evaluate the legal landscape before moving forward. Since any changes to Georgia’s congressional or legislative districts would not take effect until the 2028 election cycle, our state has the opportunity to proceed thoughtfully, transparently and with meaningful public input.

Meanwhile, the Senate expanded affordability with the passage of House Resolution 3EX. This legislation ratified the motor fuel and diesel fuel tax suspension enacted by Gov. Kemp. Childcare, groceries and gasoline have become increasingly expensive, forcing too many Georgians to make unwanted sacrifices. I was proud to support Gov. Kemp’s actions to save families and businesses statewide millions at the pump and ease their financial burdens. I am excited to see the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting drop in fuel prices.

We also achieved a major win for voters with the passage of Senate Bill 3EX. The legislation creates the Election Equipment Specification and Standards Committee, which will evaluate and recommend new election equipment. In our commitment to secure Georgia’s elections, it is crucial that Georgia’s voting methods remain reliable, efficient and cost-effective.

The bill also establishes criteria for audits designed to increase election security. These commonsense measures will help reinforce voters’ confidence in our electoral system while ensuring every vote is accurately counted. By taking a well-crafted approach to election administration, Georgia will continue setting a high standard for secure and transparent elections.  

Lastly, Senate Republicans sought to bring hardworking Georgians meaningful property tax relief. We introduced several local bills that would have allowed voters to decide whether they wanted to offset their property taxes through a homestead exemption funded by a Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST). Rather than mandate changes to local taxation, we believe these decisions should be made by the local residents who would be affected. Unfortunately, Democrats in the House and Senate opposed every LHOST measure, preventing those questions from ever reaching local voters. 

Homeownership remains a central part of the American Dream, yet achieving and maintaining it is becoming increasingly difficult. As housing costs and everyday expenses continue to rise, taxpayers deserve relief wherever it can be responsibly provided. It’s a shame these proposals didn’t become law due to partisan politics. Georgia Senate Republicans are responsible for building one of the strongest state budgets in the country, and we will keep working to expand financially responsible homeownership opportunities to help Georgia families build a stronger financial future.

Although the special session has concluded, my commitment to serving you throughout the legislative interim remains the same. We should celebrate America’s 250^th Birthday all summer, and I hope you celebrate this summer alongside friends and family.

As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you for the honor of serving Senate District 47.

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Sen. Frank Ginn represents the 47^th Senate District, which includes Madison County and portions of Barrow, Clarke and Jackson counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-9224 or by email at Frank.Ginn@senate.ga.gov.  

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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By: Sen. Mike Hodges (R–Brunswick)

This week, I returned to the State Capitol alongside my legislative colleagues, following Governor Brian P. Kemp’s call to convene our General Assembly for a special legislative session. 

The governor’s proclamation directed lawmakers to consider several specific issues, including congressional and legislative redistricting, election administration and local taxation. During the session, the General Assembly also addressed the temporary suspension of the state’s motor fuel and diesel taxes.

We arrived at the State Capitol intent on following through on every piece of the governor’s proclamation, including redistricting. However, given the ongoing status of our state’s election cycle and legal developments following the United States Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision, our state is in a unique position. Any changes we make to Georgia’s congressional or legislative districts will not take effect until the 2028 election cycle, and we want to take this additional time to approach redistricting the same way that we have before: thoughtfully, transparently, and with ample input from all Georgians. 

Meanwhile, the Senate expanded affordability with the passage of House Resolution 3EX. This legislation ratified the motor fuel and diesel fuel tax suspension enacted by Gov. Kemp. Childcare, groceries and gasoline have become increasingly expensive, forcing hardworking Georgians to dip into their savings and make sacrifices at the kitchen table. I was proud to support Gov. Kemp’s actions to save Georgians millions at the pump this summer and ease the financial burdens on families and businesses across our state.

We also achieved a major win for Georgia voters with the passage of Senate Bill 3EX. The legislation creates the Election Equipment Specification and Standards Committee, which will evaluate and recommend new election equipment designed for hand-marked paper ballots. In our commitment to secure Georgia’s elections, it is crucial that Georgia’s voting methods remain reliable, efficient and cost-effective.

The bill further requires that the top two races on any ballot be subject to a manual recount if the difference in votes is less than one-half of one percent. These commonsense measures will help reinforce voters’ confidence in our electoral system while ensuring every vote is accurately counted. By taking a thoughtful approach to election administration, Georgia will continue setting a high standard for secure and transparent elections.  

Lastly, Senate Republicans sought to bring hardworking Georgians meaningful property tax relief. We introduced several local bills that would have allowed voters to decide whether they wanted to offset their property taxes through a homestead exemption funded by a Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST). Rather than mandate changes to local taxation, we believe these decisions should be made by the local residents who would be affected. Unfortunately, Democrats in the House and Senate opposed every LHOST measure, preventing those questions from ever reaching local voters. 

For many Georgians, homeownership remains a central part of the American Dream, yet achieving and maintaining it is becoming increasingly difficult. As housing costs and everyday expenses continue to rise, taxpayers deserve relief wherever it can be responsibly provided. It’s a shame that these proposals fell short this session due to partisan politics. Georgia Senate Republicans are responsible for building one of the strongest state budgets in the country, and we will keep working to expand financially responsible homeownership opportunities to help Georgia families build a stronger financial future.

Although the special session has concluded, my commitment to serving you throughout the legislative interim remains the same. America 250 is approaching, and I hope you enjoy this summer alongside friends and family.

As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you for the honor of serving Senate District 3.

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Sen. Mike Hodges serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting. He represents the 3^rd Senate District, which includes Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn and McIntosh counties, as well as a portion of Ware County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-7127 or by email at Mike.Hodges@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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By: Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro)

This past week, I returned to the State Capitol alongside my legislative colleagues, following Governor Brian P. Kemp’s call to convene our General Assembly for a special legislative session. 

The governor’s proclamation directed lawmakers to consider several specific issues, including congressional and legislative redistricting, election administration and local taxation. During the session, the General Assembly also addressed the temporary suspension of the state’s motor fuel and diesel taxes.

We arrived at the State Capitol intent on following through on every piece of the governor’s proclamation, including redistricting. However, given the ongoing status of our state’s election cycle and legal developments following the United States Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision, our state is in a unique position. Any changes we make to Georgia’s congressional or legislative districts will not take effect until the 2028 election cycle, and we want to take this additional time to approach redistricting the same way that we have before: thoughtfully, transparently, and with ample input from all Georgians. 

Meanwhile, the Senate expanded affordability with the passage of House Resolution 3EX. This legislation ratified the motor fuel and diesel fuel tax suspension enacted by Gov. Kemp. Childcare, groceries and gasoline have become increasingly expensive, forcing hardworking Georgians to dip into their savings and make sacrifices at the kitchen table. I was proud to support Gov. Kemp’s actions to save Georgians millions at the pump this summer and ease the financial burdens on families and businesses across our state.

We also achieved a major win for Georgia voters with the passage of Senate Bill 3EX. The legislation creates the Election Equipment Specification and Standards Committee, which will evaluate and recommend new election equipment designed for hand-marked paper ballots. In our commitment to secure Georgia’s elections, it is crucial that Georgia’s voting methods remain reliable, efficient and cost-effective.

Additionally, the Senate Committee on Education and Youth and the House Education Committee held a joint meeting to discuss the implementation of House Bill 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026. It was encouraging to hear from the Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Strategy, the Professional Standards Commission, Georgia Southern University, the Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency and the Georgia Department of Education as they shared updates on the work being done to place literacy coaches in every elementary school across our state. Efforts like these will help guarantee Georgia students have the strong reading foundation they need to succeed.

Lastly, Senate Republicans sought to bring hardworking Georgians meaningful property tax relief. We introduced several local bills that would have allowed voters to decide whether they wanted to offset their property taxes through a homestead exemption funded by a Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST). Rather than mandate changes to local taxation, we believe these decisions should be made by the local residents who would be affected. Unfortunately, Democrats in the House and Senate opposed every LHOST measure, preventing those questions from ever reaching local voters. 

For many Georgians, homeownership remains a central part of the American Dream, yet achieving and maintaining it is becoming increasingly difficult. As housing costs and everyday expenses continue to rise, taxpayers deserve relief wherever it can be responsibly provided. It’s a shame that these proposals fell short this session due to partisan politics. Georgia Senate Republicans are responsible for building one of the strongest state budgets in the country, and we will keep working to expand financially responsible homeownership opportunities to help Georgia families build a stronger financial future.

Although the special session has concluded, my commitment to serving you throughout the legislative interim remains the same. America 250 is approaching, and I hope you enjoy this summer alongside friends and family.

As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you for the honor of serving Senate District 4.

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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 Billy.Hickman@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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By: Sen. Larry Walker III (R–Perry)

Across our state, families are working hard, budgeting carefully and looking for opportunities to save for their future. Yet too often, rising costs make that goal feel harder to reach.

Young couples are trying to save for a first home while balancing childcare costs. Retirees on a fixed income worry as the prices of groceries and healthcare rise. Workers are picking up extra shifts, only to wonder where the additional paycheck went.

The responsibility we bear to keep the American Dream within reach guided our work during the 2026 Legislative Session. This year, the Senate focused on affordability and helping Georgians keep more of what they earn, save more of what they make and hold on to the homes they’ve worked a lifetime to own.

The Senate passed legislation that returns more than $1 billion directly to Georgia taxpayers through a fourth round of state income tax rebates this spring. For married couples filing jointly, that’s up to $500 back in their pockets towards groceries, school supplies, vehicle repairs, or other household expenses.

While Washington continues to debate bigger spending packages and higher deficits, Georgia has chosen a different path. Through our measured approach, we’re able to return money to taxpayers while continuing to invest in education, public safety and other priorities that keep our state moving forward.

This year, we passed House Bill 463 to help hardworking Georgians keep more of their paycheck by lowering the state personal income tax rate of 5.19% to 4.99% for 2026, with a path for annual reductions until the rate reaches 3.99%. As neighboring states continue competing for jobs and economic opportunity, moving toward a 3.99% income tax rate helps ensure Georgia remains one of the best places in America to live, work and do business.

Importantly, HB 463 recognizes that affordability challenges can look different for every family. Parents and caregivers will benefit from increased dependent exemptions, and seniors will be able to keep more retirement income tax-free. Single filers will see their standard deduction raised from $12,000 to $15,000, and married couples filing jointly will see their standard deduction increase from $24,000 to $30,000. Additionally, HB 463 allows up to $1,750 in overtime compensation and up to $1,750 in cash tips to be tax-free for eligible employees. These changes will strengthen Georgia’s competitive position for years to come.

That said, we know affordability is about more than what comes out of a paycheck. For many homeowners, one of the greatest concerns in recent years has been the rapid rise in property assessments. Families have watched their property values increase dramatically, only to see tax bills grow faster than their household incomes. In 2024, more than 60% of Georgia voters supported efforts to rein in runaway property tax assessments.

That’s why the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 33, the Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act, also known as the HOME Act. The HOME Act caps the annual increase in the homestead property assessment at the rate of inflation for all Georgia counties, cities, consolidated governments, and local school districts starting in 2027.

Simply put, homeowners will have greater protection from the kind of sudden tax spikes that can make it difficult for families and retirees to remain in the homes they’ve worked a lifetime to build. The HOME Act also creates a new local option that allows communities, with voter approval, to dedicate sales tax revenue toward additional property tax relief.

Whether it’s saving for retirement, paying for a child’s education, repairing a vehicle or investing in a small business, Georgians can make those decisions far better than any bureaucrat in Atlanta. The dollars we spend belong to taxpayers, and the decisions we make should always be guided by whether or not they help Georgians build a better future.

The American Dream doesn’t belong to those of us making decisions under the Gold Dome in Atlanta. It belongs to the men and women who work hard every day to keep a roof over their heads, provide for their families and contribute to the communities we call home.

As long as I have the privilege of serving in the Georgia Senate, I’ll continue working to ensure that dream remains within reach for future generations.

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Sen. Larry Walker III serves as President Pro Tempore of the Senate. He represents the 20^thSenate District, which includes Bleckley, Dodge, Dooly, Laurens, Pulaski, Treutlen and Wilcox counties, as well as a portion of Houston County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0095 or by email at Larry.Walker@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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ATLANTA (June 29, 2026) — On Friday, June 26, Sen. Adrienne White Carden (D–Duluth) was officially sworn in as a member of the Georgia State Senate during a ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol. She now represents the 7th Senate District, which includes Berkeley Lake, Duluth, and parts of Lawrenceville, Peachtree Corners, Norcross and Suwanee.

“I am honored to represent the citizens of the 7th Senate District,” said Sen. Carden. “I am ready to work alongside my legislative colleagues to support progressive policies and achieve affordability for all Georgians. I believe that our best work as legislators comes when we interact with members of our community, and I look forward to continuing to collaborate throughout the legislative interim.”

Sen. Carden graduated from the University of Virginia, where she earned her Masters of Accountancy and Bachelor of Science in Commerce, with a concentration in accounting. She began her career at Ernst & Young LLP’s external audit services and worked for four years before transitioning into finance roles at the Coca-Cola Company, National Center for Human Rights, and Citizens Trust Bank. She currently serves as Senior Vice President at SouthState Bank and uses her expertise to help organizations access a plethora of essential banking resources. Sen. Carden resides in Duluth with her husband, Gwinnett County Commissioner Kirkland Carden, and their son, Bleu.

Sen. Carden is the Board Chair of Hands On Atlanta and a board member of Atlanta Way 2.0. She also serves as a committee member and leader in multiple community organizations, including the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta Track Club, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Atlanta, and others.

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Sen. Adrienne White Carden represents the 7th Senate District, which includes portions of Gwinnett County. She may be reached by phone at (404) 463-5263 or by email at Adrienne.WhiteCarden@senate.ga.gov.

For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today highlighted two major enhancements to Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan designed to help families save more effectively for future education costs. SB 556, signed by Governor Kemp in May, raises the maximum account balance for Path2College 529 Plan accounts from $235,000 to $550,000. In addition, the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan (GHESP) Board has approved a waiver of the state administrative fee, further reducing costs for account holders and making the Path2College 529 Plan the lowest-cost college savings plan in the nation.

“Our state is one of the best in the nation for both quality of higher education and affordability, and raising the 529 Plan limit helps ensure that remains so well into the future,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “By making it even easier for parents to save for their child’s college tuition, we’re strengthening the future of our state and its economy.”

“These important changes will allow Georgia families to save more for education while benefiting from the most affordable 529 plan in the country,” said Steve McCoy, Georgia’s State Treasurer, whose office administers the Path2College 529 Plan. “By increasing the account balance limit and waiving the state administrative fee, we are reinforcing our commitment to helping families meet their long‑term education goals.”

Path2College is Georgia’s official 529 plan, offering families a state income tax deduction, tax‑deferred growth, and tax‑free withdrawals when used for qualified education expenses. Funds can be used for a wide range of educational pathways, including traditional college programs, technical colleges, some apprenticeship programs, K‑12 tuition, and qualified education loan repayment. Individuals can open accounts for themselves, their children, or other loved ones, and the plan provides a variety of investment options suited to different savings timelines and risk preferences.

The Path2College 529 Plan is overseen by the GHESP Board, which continues to focus on accessibility, low costs, and strong long‑term value for Georgia residents. In 2025, the GHESP Board was recognized by Morningstar for demonstrating “a strong commitment to serving education savers” and for “exceptional leadership.”

About the Path2College 529 Plan

Contributions up to $8,000 per year, per beneficiary, are eligible for a Georgia state income tax deduction for those filing a joint return; and $4,000 per year, per beneficiary, for those filing a single return. Savings in the state’s Path2College 529 Plan can be used at accredited schools in the United States and some abroad, and savings can be used for vocational/technical education, an undergraduate degree, post-graduate work, as well as K-12 education. Accounts can be opened with as little as $25.

For more information about the Path2College 529 Plan or to open a Path2College account, please visit www.Path2College529.com or call (877) 424-4377.