
MEET SEN. HALPERN
It is my honor to represent you in the Georgia State Senate.
With a background that includes business and community service, I have seen firsthand the impact of bad public policy. Time and time again, I have found myself putting in the work around issues of access, equity and opportunity.
As your State Senator, I care deeply about making sure that everyone in my district and across the state of Georgia can have a better life.
Better education. Better healthcare access. Better economic opportunities.
In Georgia - a place with so much to offer and a history of setting powerful examples for the rest of the country - we can and must do better.
I am committed to finding real solutions to the problems we face. Thank you for trusting me to be your voice under the Gold Dome.
Senator Sonya Halpern
Georgia Senate District 39

The Latest from Sonya


The GA 100 project, apart of the Atlanta United Community Fund , is an initiative committed to making soccer more accessible to the communities who need it most by building 100 new soccer pitches across Georgia.
This one is especially meaningful to me. As
the State Senator representing this community and a proud board member of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, I couldn’t think of a better home for this new pitch than the Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA.
The Y has spent generations creating places where young people can learn, play, grow, and discover what they’re capable of. And now, this field gives them one more place to do exactly that.
The measure of what we build isn’t just what it means today. It’s what it makes possible for the next generation.
Thank you to the Atlanta United community and everyone who helped make this happen. I can’t wait to see the soccer stars — and the leaders — who get their start right here. ⚽


Somehow, all those years of growing, learning, laughing, pushing boundaries, and finding his way brought us here.
Move-in. Convocation. A few last hugs. And then the moment you realize it’s time to let him go make this next chapter his own. But not before shedding a few tears…okay, maybe more than a few.
There’s so much I could say, but mostly I just want him to know how proud we are of the young man he has become—and how excited we are for all that is ahead of him.
Go learn. Go explore. Go make some new friends. Take some chances. Make some mistakes. Call home. Definitely call your mom. 😏 And most of all, enjoy becoming more and more of who you are.
The world is waiting for you. And we’ll always be just one call away. ❤️


There are some people whose influence on your life is so deep, it’s hard to put into words. My mom is one of those people for me.
She has taught me so much about strength, grace, family, faith, and showing up for the people you love. And the older I get, the more I understand just how much of who I am began with what I saw in her.
Mom, I’m so grateful for your love, your example, and for the blessing of celebrating another trip around the sun with you.
84 looks pretty fabulous on you. I ❤️ you!


As an entrepreneur who's also worked alongside art organizations before I ran for office, this work matters to me. Thank you @bizsavvyartist for building community and creating real opportunity for Atlanta businesses.


This unique event will open the door for the community to connect with SWAC leaders across eleven colleges and various corporations. I encourage everyone to attend this night of culture, celebration, and unforgettable SWAC energy! I hope to see you all there.


As Chair of the Fulton County Senate Delegation, I helped organize this visit to see firsthand how our Emergency Management and Service teams like 911 work and how they prepare for unexpected disasters like earthquakes and infrastructure failures for example.
Thank you to the Fulton Emergency Service and Emergency Management teams for protecting us behind the scenes. I’ll keep showing up to support the work that keeps us safe.
#FultonStrong #CommunityFocused#Thankful #Sonya4Ga


As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, that reminder has never felt more urgent. From the Kennedy Center to our classrooms to the halls of Congress — we are in a moment that will test whether our leaders remember they are stewards, not owners.
I wrote more about this for Common Dreams this week. Link in bio. 🔗
Today, let’s celebrate how far we’ve come, honor those who’ve expanded freedom and opportunity, and commit ourselves to doing the same.
Happy Independence Day. Here’s to continuing the work of building a more perfect union. Better days are ahead.
#July4th #Independence250 #BetterDaysAhead #SonyaHalpern #gapol








One of the most important pieces of legislation passed and signed into law this year is the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, which will place literacy coaches in K-3 schools across our state.
As a member of the Senate Education & Youth Committee, I can’t overstate how important the work we’ve done on literacy over the last three years has been.
Today, only about 30% of Georgia third graders are reading at grade level. We can do better than that. And we will.
Because when a child learns to read, they gain the foundation to learn, grow, and succeed in every subject that follows.
Every child deserves that chance.


To those celebrating, remembering, missing someone, or carrying on their legacy—wishing you peace, love, and meaningful moments today.
Happy Father’s Day.



