
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


No other major airport in this country pays property taxes like this — not one. When we alter the cost structure of an airport of this magnitude, the consequences extend far beyond Atlanta. They impact workers, travelers, small businesses, and Georgia’s global competitiveness.
We must protect the economic engine that fuels our state, not weaken it.
#StopHB942 #SmallBusiness #GeorgiaEconomy #SonyaHalpern #Sonya4GA


Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a critical economic engine for our region, supporting thousands of jobs and small businesses that rely on the opportunities it creates. Proposals like HB 942 threaten that stability and the economic pathways so many Georgians depend on.
NO OTHER MAJOR AIRPORT IN THIS COUNTRY PAYS PROPERTY TAX. Protecting our airport means protecting our workers, entrepreneurs, and the future of Georgia’s economy.
#StopHB942 #ProtectSmallBusiness #GeorgiaEconomy


& I’M EXCITED
#SonyaSays #Sonya4ga


This legislation strengthens and clarifies court procedures, particularly in cases where a defendant has not formally responded. SB 532 ensures notice requirements are applied appropriately while reinforcing the courts’ ability to keep cases moving efficiently.
By closing gaps in default judgment procedures, SB 532 promotes fairness, consistency, and greater reliability in Georgia’s judicial system. Onward to the next step.




Our creative economy is more than expression; it is infrastructure. It generates jobs, builds communities, and creates pathways for the next generation of artists and entrepreneurs. From Harlem to Georgia, Black creativity has always been transformative, and it continues to lead us forward.


Delivering the 2025 regional response to the State of the Union was a moment to speak plainly about what families were (and still are!) experiencing in real time — bringing Georgia’s perspective to a national conversation.
I’ll always use my voice to speak with clarity and conviction about the real impact policy has on people’s lives.


I’m standing firm because Georgians deserve transparency, thoughtful debate, and responsible stewardship of every dollar they earn. We can’t afford shortcuts when it comes to our communities.
#SonyaSays #SonyaOnYourSide #BigProblemsDontScareMe #GeorgiaSenator #SB476


Georgia remains one of only three states — alongside Alabama and Mississippi — without a comprehensive civil rights law that protects people from discrimination. That gap matters, and it’s long overdue to be addressed.
That’s why I’m proud to be a co-sponsor of the State Civil Rights Act of 2025 — legislation that would finally establish clear, statewide protections and show that Georgia protects Georgians.
Honoring Black history means more than reflection. It means action. It means ensuring our laws reflect the values of justice, dignity, and equity for all.
Thank you to @11alive for having me on and helping elevate this important conversation!
#BlackHistoryMonth #CivilRights #StateCivilRightsAct #GeorgiaLegislature #EquityUnderTheLaw


While these conversations are ongoing, it’s important to note that we’re simply not hearing much discussion around expansion from colleagues across the aisle. That’s why continued dialogue, public engagement, and thoughtful policymaking remain so critical.
Thank you to @wabeatl for the opportunity to discuss this important topic. Let’s keep the conversation moving forward!
#SonyaHalpern #GeorgiaHealthcare #MedicaidExpansion #HealthEquity


Today I spoke on SR 605—because protecting the rights of all Georgians means ensuring transparency and accountability before it’s too late. I look forward to passing this resolution tomorrow.
#Leadership #SonyaSays #SonyaOnYourSide #BigProblemsDontScareMe #AtlantaSenator


Honored to start my sixth session serving you in the Georgia State Senate.
Follow along…. #SonyaOnYourSide #BigProblemsDontScareMe #AtlantaSenator




This campus is about more than films—it’s a hub for training Georgians in content creation, esports, streaming, and production crafts, while building the skilled workforce that will keep drawing filmmakers and creators to our state.
Our creative economy and workforce development go hand-in-hand. I introduced the Georgia Music Office & Music Ready Communities Act to grow our incredible music industry, invest in local talent, and help communities turn creativity into lasting opportunity.
Georgia’s creative economy is on the rise and I’m excited to help build the infrastructure to future proof GA for the next generation of talent and jobs.
#CreativeEconomy #WorkforceDevelopment #MadeInGeorgia #FutureProofGA




“Sports and politics may seem like different worlds, but they share a common truth: the rules of the game determine who gets to compete—and who gets left on the sidelines. The policies we write, the investments we make, and the access we create don’t just shape winners and losers on a scoreboard—they define opportunity in classrooms, in industries, and in the economy.”


I like to say that my bill, SB 262, is a status quo bill to ensure that insurers in our state do not start charging patients for preventative screenings.


For the first time ever, an American president is weaponizing the Kennedy Center, one of the most prestigious art institutions in the world, and installing himself as chair.
This is not normal. What we are witnessing with the political overtake of the Kennedy Center by Trump and his administration is more than just an administrative reshuffling.
It is an assault on American arts and culture. That should concern all of us—not as partisans—but as guardians of our country’s cultural institutions.
The arts are not the property of any one administration, ideology, or party. They belong to the American people. They thrive best when they are free to reflect the full depth and complexity of our American story.


Just two weeks ago, families who fell victim to Hamas terrorism on October 7th visited the General Assembly to advocate for the release of their loved ones. One of the family members was Yarden Gonen, who came to represent her sister, Romi, who was captured by terrorists and remained imprisoned for 470 days. Miraculously, the same week that Yarden came to Georgia, her sister, Romi, returned home as part of the hostage-ceasefire deal. Romi was one of three young women who came home that day. And fortunately, four more female hostages were released on Saturday as a continuation of the deal.
The liberation of these innocent individuals resonates deeply with the historical liberation that we are commemorating today as we honor the memory of those who suffered and perished in the Holocaust.
We echo the solemn vow — Never Again.
#internationalholocaustremembranceday




Let’s continue to fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, and the dignity every worker deserves. #LaborDay #WorkersRights #GeorgiaStrong


#Vote2024 #KamalaHarris #GeorgiaStrong 💪🏽




The powerful speeches from Congresswoman Lucy McBath and others fighting for common sense gun regulations moved me and many others to tears. Their courage showed us why we must continue pushing for change.
Together, we are stronger. Let’s keep this momentum going, Georgia! 🍑
#DNC2024 #KamalaHarris #WhenWeFightWeWin #WeAreNotGoingBack #GunSense #StrongerTogether #GeorgiaPolitics #WomenInLeadership


