Georgia Senate

05/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/02/2024 09:11

Senate Special Committee on Investigations to Hold Third Hearing

ATLANTA (May 2, 2024) - On Friday, May 3, 2024, at 10 a.m., the Senate Special Committee on Investigations, chaired by Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens), will hold its third hearing.

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: 450 State Capitol
  • Open to the Public: The event is open to the public. The committee meeting will be live-streamed on the Senate website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:

The meeting will include sworn testimony from witnesses Robb Pitts and Sharon Whitmore and the production of documents pursuant to the subpoena. The committee's goal is to thoroughly investigate the allegations of misconduct by the district attorney for Fulton County, Fani Willis, relating to potential conflicts of interest and misuse of public funds, to enact new or amend existing laws and/or change state appropriations to restore public confidence in the criminal justice system.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

There will be a press gaggle following the adjournment of the committee. We kindly request members of the media to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Jackson Fuentes at the Senate Press Office ([email protected]).

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Sen. Bill Cowsert represents the 46th Senate District which includes Oconee County and portions of Barrow, Clarke, Gwinnett and Walton Counties. He may be reached at 404.463.1366 or at [email protected]