Higher education in Georgia is becoming increasingly unaffordable; it is one of only two states that does not offer a comprehensive financial aid program for students. Democratic Senator Orrock is leading the legislative effort to address the crisis. #gapol #gasenatedems #affordability

The fight against AIDS demands action, not silence. We must honor the lives lost, support those living with HIV, and continue the work of activists who demanded change to save lives.

The holiday season just got a whole lot more expensive. The GOP's solution to the affordability crisis is to take from the middle class and give to the ultra rich. Billionaires get a tax cut, and you pay for it at the cash register.  The GOP's tax hike must stopped.

Happy birthday to the Senator from the 7th!

Wishing you and your family a joyful Thanksgiving as we continue to work for a stronger Georgia!

Deeply disappointed by today's decision on Donald Trump. It undermines the rule of law, but it will not undermine our fight to do the right thing by Georgia. — Harold Jones II, Senate Minority Leader

Georgia Republicans failed you, too. Last year, we introduced SB 192 to solve this exact problem by creating premium tax credits in GA. Republicans ignored it. They didn't care. Republicans fail working Americans and Georgians every single day. #gapol

Trump and his Republican cronies have shut down the government, meaning sky high health insurance premiums, billions gone from our economy, and government programs like food and airline safety stopped.

The Georgia Senate Democrats are incredibly proud of the race Debra Shigley ran in District 21, and thank her immensely for her candidacy and contributions to fight for our Democracy.

Vance's call to investigate and punish the Trump Administration's political opponents was disturbing... Today, we reaffirm our commitment to fight, hand in hand, with all peaceful advocates to defend your right to dissent and free speech. #gapol

Today, we remember those who died in the World Trade Center, Pentagon and United Flight 93 #OTD. We hold the loved ones they left behind in our hearts. #TheMarchContinues

Let's be clear: political violence kills democracies. When we resort to killing political opponents, we abandon any notion that we can solve disputes at the ballot box. I am hoping Charlie Kirk recovers from this violent attack. - Leader Harold Jones II

Georgia Republicans are attempting to follow in Florida's footsteps and gut our state income tax, and every publicly funded service that comes with it. If the GOP gets their way, we can say goodbye to adequate funding for education, transportation, infrastructure, health care, and public safety.

We are still recovering from the damage of Hurricane Helene, and with FEMA gutted by Trump, what would happen if we saw another disaster like it? We need to do what it takes to be prepared before natural disasters strike. Cutting FEMA's funding is not the solution.

Student loans are leaving our workforce with crippling debt. Democratic Senator @sennanorrock.gasenatedems.com is leading the charge to find what our state can do about it. #gapol

Please read the statement from Senator Elena Parent regarding the shooting that occurred at Emory University today:

We are heartbroken by today’s mass shooting at Fort Stewart. This was a horrific attack on our service members. We send our condolences to the victims’ loved ones. We thank our first responders for ending this crisis before more lives were lost. [1/2]

The first vote of this special session in the TX House wasn’t flood relief—it was on a rigged redistricting map stealing millions of Texans’ votes. We are standing up for democracy, for every American who believes voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around.

Early voting is well underway, Senate District 21! Do you know where your early voting location is? Screenshot for when you’re ready to hit the polls! ⬇️

Cherokee and Fulton County! Early voting in the special election for Senate District 21 has begun! Make a plan and get out the vote for Democrat Debra Shigley today! #gapol

🚨NEW ON SPOTLIGHT🚨 Debra Shigley is running for the state Senate in an 8/26 special election to flip her district blue! If elected, she’ll fight for stronger public school funding, expanded health care access, and a lower cost of living for working families.

Debra Shigley is deeply embedded in her community and has what it takes to stand up against GOP extremism and fight for hardworking Georgians. Like so many state leaders, she’s knocking on doors and providing the leadership voters want. @thedlcc.bsky.social is proud to stand with her.

Republicans are hiding as women die due to their own vicious bans on abortion. We aren't letting our foot off the gas. They need to be held accountable for the pain their laws have caused Georgians. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Members of the public are at the Capitol right now, sharing their stories about the devastation caused by the GA GOP's six-week abortion ban. Attorney General Chris Carr was requested to attend, but couldn't be bothered to show up. #gapol

Chairwoman James invites you to attend tomorrow's committee meeting to discuss the state of reproductive healthcare in the state of Georgia. #gapol

I am thankful for the safe return of all service members involved in last night’s airstrikes. I believe, like so many others, that diplomacy is the only way we can truly resolve this crisis. May God protect those who defend our country as this crisis continues. -Leader Harold Jones II

No one in Georgia should live in a state of fear. #gapol

This is what democracy looks like. What’s happening on the streets of our Nation’s Capitol is not the country we should want for ourselves. #NoKings #gapol @gasenatedems.com

Violence has no place in our country. Please stay safe this weekend.

Just cast my vote for Peter Hubbard for District 3 Public Service Commissioner in the Democratic Primary! Early voting ends tomorrow and all precincts will be open for voting on Tuesday, June 17th! 🗳️ #gapol

Due to the inhumane treatment of women across Georgia at the hands of vague abortion bans passed by the Georgia GOP, Chairwoman Donzella James has formally requested that Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr give Georgia’s women the answers they deserve on reproductive rights.

"Shigley said voters in the district are not happy with what they are seeing from the government and she’s hoping to convince them she can help be a part of the solution." www.wabe.org/open-seat-in...

Leader Jones II highlighted the harm to Georgia workers caused by GOP-backed cuts to clean energy efficiency funding. "Programs like the Weatherization Assistance Program, which help lower utility bills and support job training, have been frozen or face cuts by the current administration, he says."

GA GOP politicians passed a draconian six-week abortion ban and now disclaim responsibility for the tragic predicament of #AdrianaSmith. But I’m here to tell you - watch what they do, not what they say. This is exactly what they intended. @gasenatedems.com #gapol #abortionban

"When you get knocked down, you get back up!" We stand with President Biden and his family and hope for a full recovery. We’re with you, Joe.

Georgia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country. Along with backwards abortion laws, Republicans have made our state a dangerous place to give birth. Georgia's leaders are failing women, just like they failed Adriana.

[1/1] Yesterday, Georgia Senate Democrats, led by Leader Harold Jones, formally drafted a letter to Governor Kemp calling for a special legislative session to mitigate the effects of Trump's tariffs and impending budget cuts.

Senator @jasonesteves.bsky.social says Georgia families are already paying the price for Trump and Elon Musk’s economic chaos: “impacting their ability to put food on the table, afford a roof over their heads, and provide their children with opportunities.”

🚨Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp threatened a special session if his tort reform bill didn’t pass. Today, @gasenatedems.com said: if that’s worth a special session, so is protecting Georgia families, farmers, and small businesses from Trump’s reckless tariffs. Most media missed it. ⬇️

Congratulations to the newly elected Chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia, Charlie Bailey!

@gasenatedems.com in the house and ready to vote for the new @georgiademocrat.bsky.social Party Chair! #gapol

We were proud to stand with Debra Shigley for State Senate (D-21) at her campaign launch yesterday. Debra is exactly what the working families of Georgia's 21st District need in the fight to lower everyday costs, expand access to healthcare, and invest in our public schools.

TIME: A new study finds that data center tax breaks have swelled to billions of dollars in lost revenue for states a year, and that those losses, for some states, actually outweigh the tax revenue that the data centers bring in. #gapol

After the Trump admin abducted a U.S. resident and sent them to prison in another country, without due process, our caucus drafted legislation to ensure that no one in Georgia is ever wrongfully deported. Our country offers the promise of a right to trial. No tyrant will take that from us. #gapol

Georgia Senate Democrats fought off GOP-led effort to ban any policy “designed or implemented with reference to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation.” #gapol www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

Thank you to our 23 strong Democratic Senators for fighting every day for everyday Georgians. And an extra thank you to the staffers, volunteers, and of course YOU, y’all made this wild session a little easier, a little brighter, and a lot more powerful. 💙 #gapol

The 2025 Legislative Session is over. Here are a few updates. Now we recharge and prepare for elections coming up this year and next year. There is much to do, y’all! @gasenatedems.com

And that’s a wrap!

Today, Gov. Kemp signed a bill that legalizes faith-based discrimination. Race, gender, sexual orientation, country of origin, and ironically, even religion, are no longer protected in GA against discrimination thanks to RFRA and the GOP. #gapol

After months of debate, tough battles, and standing up for Georgians, the 2025 legislative session is coming to a close. While we may be wrapping under the Gold Dome, our commitment to fighting for Georgians continues, inside and outside the Capitol. Happy Sine Die! #gapol