GA Legislative Watch 2025 | Week Six
More than halfway through the legislative session, just two weeks until Crossover Day when bills must pass their chamber of origin.
Balfour Joins Southern-Focused Public Affairs Firm
A southern-focused public affairs and government relations firm has hired former state Sen. Don Balfour of Norcross as one of its executive vice presidents. Ohio River South announced that Balfour will bolster the firm’s reach and relationships for federal and multi-state engagements with this expansion.
GA Legislative Watch 2025 | Week Five
Legislative days 14-17 are behind us, kicked off with a late Monday night hearing on Gov. Kemp’s litigation overhaul.
ORS Expands to Washington, DC with Two New Hires
Washington, DC / Atlanta, GA – February 10, 2025 – Ohio River South (ORS), a southern-focused public affairs and government relations firm, announces the addition of two accomplished executives to its leadership team. Andy Beck and Don Balfour both join ORS as Executive Vice Presidents, bolstering the firm’s reach and relationships for federal and multi-state engagements as it expands to Washington, DC.
Talk of the Town! Andy Beck named EVP at Ohio River South
TRANSITION — Andy Beck has been named EVP of public affairs and comms at Ohio River South as it expands into D.C. He most recently was EVP at Antenna Group, and is an Energy Department and EPA alum. Read the full article on Politico Playbook, Sunday February 9, 2025.
GA Legislative Watch 2025 | Week Four
With legislative days 10-13 down, it’s that time when at least three committee meetings are going at the same time at every hour.
GA Legislative Watch 2025 | Week Three
Lawmakers doubled up on budget hearings and committee meetings for legislative days 6-9 in an effort to make up for the weather delays.
Trump Administration Policies: Navigating the Impact on Georgia
With President Trump securing another term and a new Congress in place, Georgia’s businesses, policymakers, and economic leaders are bracing for significant shifts in federal policy that could reshape the state’s economic trajectory. From high-level appointments of Georgia leaders to ambitious infrastructure plans and changes to healthcare and election administration, Georgia’s role in the national conversation has never been more critical.
GA Legislative Watch 2025 | Week Two
❄ Three “snow” days. Though not everyone saw flurries, severe winter weather delayed the General Assembly's plans for budget hearings.
GA Legislative Watch 2025 | Week One
Hello! 👋 The GA Legislative Watch newsletter is back, along with new district maps and new gilding on the Gold Dome.