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State committee wants to make Georgia the best for tourism

May 28, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight News

StoneMountain_4003 — A Swiss cable car brings guests more than 825 feet above ground to the top of Stone Mountain.

A new state Senate study committee is tasked with discovering opportunities to promote and develop tourism in all regions of the state.

Last week, Lt. Governor Burt Jones appointed lawmakers to the Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism.

“I’m honored to serve as a member of the Senate Study Committee on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism,” Sen. Sonya Halpern, D–Atlanta, said in a statement. “As a business owner in the hospitality sector and a champion for Georgia’s creative economy, I understand firsthand how tourism fuels jobs, small business growth and cultural vitality. From our world-class airport and restaurant scene to our music, history, and natural beauty, Georgia has every ingredient to lead the nation, and I’m excited to help us get there.”

Halpern is joined on the committee by state Sens. Drew Echols, R-Gainesville; Frank Ginn, R-Danielsville; Russ Goodman, R-Cogdell; and Sen. Emanuel Jones, D-Decatur. Echols will serve as the chairman.

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