‘We’ll leave no stone unturned’, says House Speaker Burns of 2025 session

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-159) held a pre-session press conference outside of the House Chamber on Wednesday afternoon. Burns, who represents Newington, Rocky Ford, and parts of Statesboro and Springfield, maintained a positive outlook throughout the presser. “This chamber will be effective and impactful,” he said.& During his time behind the microphone, Burns spoke about why the Republican Party was able to maintain a majority in the House, the impact of working well with current Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, and how among many things, education and healthcare will be priorities this session. “In Georgia, we’re making a difference around the state,” Burns said. “The members of the House have been working diligently.”The Georgia General Assembly begins on Monday, Jan. 13, and will proceed for 40 days. Burns said he expects for the House to get laws passed that will benefit all Georgians. There are 20 new members of the House this year. “We must move forward with the type of legislation we have had in the past,” he said. “We can make a difference and get some things right.”& The press conference touched on a range of topics, including the aforementioned education, which Burns spliced into a...