Senator John Albers

As the Senate Chairman of Public Safety, I work daily with dedicated city, county, school, state, and federal professionals whose noble career path requires them to prioritize saving lives, upholding the peace, and preserving our most cherished freedoms and liberties.  For these courageous individuals, those critical imperatives guide their duties as they face incredible demands […]

The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce concluded its sixth and final meeting on November 14, 2023, at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. The committee, established via Senate Resolution 275 during the 2023 Legislative Session with bipartisan support and chaired by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), comprised both legislative and non-legislative members. Committee membership included […]

Governor Kemp announced that the state achieved an unprecedented milestone: a full decade of business excellence, earning the rank of No. 1 state for business for 10 consecutive years. No other state in the nation has achieved this benchmark!

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce, chaired by Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell), will be holding its final meeting at 9 a.m. at the Georgia State Capitol. The Senate Study Committee was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 275, sponsored by Sen. Albers, which passed during the 2023 Legislative […]

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 10 a.m., the Senate Committee on Public Safety, chaired by Senator John Albers (R – Roswell), and the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, chaired by Senator Chuck Payne (R – Dalton), will hold a joint meeting on the topic of Artificial Intelligence. The meeting will include presentations from […]

The fall has arrived, and our hard work continues in the Georgia Senate. I have many important committees actively working, budget preparation, constituent services, etc.

I stand with our great ally Israel after this horrific act of terrorism and war by Hamas. Innocent lives have been lost and we pray for their families, safety, and continued struggle for freedom and liberty.  It is time for the world to come together and end this senseless violence. #standwithIsrael

Today marks 22 years since 9/11/01. Do you remember how you felt on September 11th, and the days after? Did you thank a police officer or give blood? Did you have a tear in your eye when you passed a fire station? Did you talk to complete strangers or give grace and forgiveness to those you previously denied […]

ATLANTA (August 21, 2023) | Today, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety, Senator John Albers (R – Roswell), and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Senator Chuck Payne (R – Dalton), announced plans to host a joint committee meeting concerning the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This meeting will take place on […]

On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce, chaired by Senator John Albers (R – Roswell), will be holding its third meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the Kia Assembly Plant in West Point, Georgia. The Senate Study Committee was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 275, sponsored by Sen. Albers, which passed during the […]

It was 2 years ago today, July 21st, 2021, when my son Will and I walked into Emory Hospital at 5:00 am for kidney transplant surgery. Some days it feels like it was an eternity ago and others like it was yesterday. Our story began in August of 2020, when Will was rushed to the […]

Summer has arrived and the work to keep Georgia the #1 place to live, work, play, and raise a family continues. Our 2023 legislative session was an overwhelming success, and I am proud serve you. As a reminder, this is the first of a two-year process…

This morning, Senate Committee on Public Safety Chairman Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) released the following statement in response to actions taken by Neo-Nazi activists over the weekend outside of a Cobb County Synagogue: “It is disheartening to see that in today’s day and age, we are still dealing with the issue of antisemitism. […]

On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia’s Workforce, chaired by Senator John Albers (R – Roswell), will be holding its first meeting at 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Experience Center. The Senate Study Committee was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 275, sponsored by Sen. Albers, which passed during the 2023 Legislative Session with […]

Yesterday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 3 into law. Sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell), this measure requires the Department of Administrative Services to frequently assess a number of educational and experience requirements necessary for employment for state entities. “Georgia remains the number one state in the nation in which to […]

The 2023 legislative session has been adjourned, Sine Die! I am proud of our work this year. While everything did not pass, this is the first of a two year process. All bills currently in process will still be active when we return in January of 2024.  djourned, Sine Die! I am proud of our […]

On Wednesday, March 29, the Georgia General Assembly closed out the 2023 Legislative Session on Sine Die. Not only did we have a productive Legislative Day 40, but we had an incredibly productive session and I want to extend my gratitude to Governor Brian Kemp and Lt. Governor Burt Jones and the Republican Majority Caucus […]

There is only one week left in the 2023 Legislative Session as we close out Week 11.  With Sine Die on March 29, the Senate has wasted no time vetting House bills in Senate Committees and passing them upon the Senate floor. This week, the Senate has successfully passed 30 House Bills. I am delighted […]

With week 10 of the 2023 Legislative Session coming to an end, we are quickly approaching Sine Die on March 29, the final day of session. This week, the Senate has worked diligently and effectively. Since the gavel fell on Legislative Day 28, Crossover Day, the Senate has successfully passed over 60 House Bills. I […]

We are the final weeks of the 2023 Legislative Session moving one step closer to Sine Die on March 29, the final day of session. My Senate colleagues and I remain studious in our endeavors to ensure all legislation is properly vetted and voted upon to improve the life of Georgians…

With week nine of the 2023 Legislative Session coming to an end, we move one step closer to Sine Die on March 29, the final day of session. My Senate colleagues and I remain studious in our endeavors to ensure all legislation is properly vetted and voted upon to improve the life of Georgians. Monday, […]

As the Senate concludes week eight of the 2023 Legislative Session, my Senate colleagues and I remain diligent in our efforts to ensure all legislation is properly vetted as we descend upon Crossover Day. Monday. March 6 marks the infamous Legislative Day 28 and the deadline is quickly approaching to have legislation passed through the […]

As the Senate concludes week seven of the 2023 Legislative Session, my colleagues and I continue to work at a rapid pace to ensure legislation is properly vetted in the committee process and sufficiently debated on the Senate floor before a final vote. With only one full week of legislative days remaining until we arrive […]

We have officially reached the halfway point of the 2023 Legislative Session as Thursday marked Legislative Day 20 under the Gold Dome. The Senate has been hard at work continuing to pass important and needed legislation to better the lives of all Georgians as a total of 17 bills are now on their way to […]

This week, Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell) introduced Senate Bill 149, also known as the “Georgia Door-To-Door Sales Act.” “As Georgia continues to lead the nation in business, we must ensure that consumers are protected from unfair business practices, especially in the place they should feel the most secure – in their own homes,” […]

Things have really begun to ramp up under the Gold Dome as we close out week five of the 2023 Legislative Session. A number of bills were passed out of the Senate and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees met to closely analyze each section of House Bill 18, the Amended FY 2023 Budget. On Tuesday, the Senate […]

The 2023 Legislative Session is moving swiftly as we work on important bills to ensure Georgia remains the #1 place to live, work, play and raise a family. I was honored to pass the first bill of the Senate for the second year in a row…

As the fourth week of the 2023 session winds down to a close, the Senate has a number of accomplishments we can build upon to continue a productive session. Not only did committees get down to work and begin the process of assessing assigned pieces of legislation, we also passed our first measure on the […]

Yesterday, Senate Bill 11, sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell), passed with bipartisan support in the Senate Chamber. SB 11 is the first piece of legislation to pass out of the Senate in the 2023 Legislative Session. Also known as the “Georgia Fights Terrorism Act,” SB 11 would provide independent and concurrent jurisdiction […]

Happy New Year! On Monday, January 9th I was sworn in to continue my service to you in the Senate. I am grateful for the opportunity to help keep Georgia the #1 place to live, work, play and raise a family…

Senator John Albers (R – Roswell) was reinstated as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety for the 2023 Legislative Session. The Senate Committee on Assignments, chaired by Lt. Governor Burt Jones, is responsible for assigning the Senate body to committees. The Senate Committee on Public Safety oversees legislation related to the security and […]

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Happy New Year! Too often we are caught up in“political correctness” and miss the reason for the season. I am proud to wish you greattidings of joy and hope you will pass it along. To my Jewish friends let the lights lead yourway to a Happy Hanukkah…

It has been another beautiful fall in Georgia. It reminds us of the changing seasons and wonderful blessings we all share in our great state. Like you, I will proudly cast my vote to keep Georgia the #1 place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

Thank you for the great honor and privilege to serve you in elected office. I am humbled and overwhelmed to achieve another re-election victory. A very special thank you to my wife Kari, sons Will & Ryan, extended family, friends and volunteers for their unending support of me. You make the difference in every election […]

All election cycles bring excitement, frustration, and media attention. I view each race like a job interview looking for someone with the proper experience, values, and record. I am proud of Governor Brian Kemp along with the Georgia Senate & House for making us the #1 place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

The fall is rapidly approaching, and it is great to see Georgia continuing to thrive. Do you remember 2 years ago or even last year? Most states were closed down, kids were unable to attend school in person and economies were faltering. Shutdowns were happening almost everywhere, but not in Georgia! Governor Brian Kemp opened […]

We are halfway through 2022 and it is good to see normalcy return after the pandemic. We are blessed to live in Georgia and I am very proud of Governor Brian Kemp and my fellow legislators for our proactive work to stay the #1 place to live, work, play and raise a family.

Recently, House Bill 275, sponsored in the Senate by Senator John Albers (R – Roswell), known as the “Giving the Gift of Life Act,” was officially signed by Governor Brian Kemp. “Many families in Georgia have experienced the difficult decision to either donate potentially life-saving organs or risk losing their insurance coverage,” said Sen. Albers. […]

Early voting for the primary election starts today…

Senator Albers provides a recap of the 2022 session which adjourned “Sine Die” on April 4, 2022.

Last Friday, Senator John Albers secured the Republican nomination for State Senate District 56.

Senator John Albers presents this newsletter covering the 2022 legislative session current in process.