House study committee on election procedures schedules second meeting in Rockmart

House study committee on election procedures schedules second meeting in Rockmart
Jon G. Burns, Georgia State Representative from 159th District — Official U.S. House headshot
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The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures, chaired by State Representative Tim Fleming (R-Covington), is scheduled to hold its second meeting on August 8, 2025. The meeting will take place at Rockmart City Hall in Rockmart, Georgia.

The committee’s purpose is to review and assess Georgia’s current election laws, policies, and procedures. It will also examine the roles of statewide and local elected officials and boards responsible for overseeing elections in the state. According to organizers, the committee plans to compile a report detailing findings or recommendations aimed at ensuring Georgia maintains a secure and effective electoral system before the next general election.

For those seeking additional information about the meeting or interested in accessing a live stream of the proceedings, further details are available online.

Members of the public are invited to attend the study committee meeting on Friday, August 8 at 10 a.m., which will be held in the Council Chamber of Rockmart City Hall at 316 North Piedmont Avenue.

Burns, a Republican who was elected to represent Georgia’s 159th House District in 2005 after Ray Holland, is among those serving in leadership roles within state government.



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