Sen. Chuck Payne to Visit, Read to North Georgia Schoolchildren this Week

ATLANTA (October 7, 2024) - Beginning today, Sen. Chuck Payne (R-Dalton) will visit eight pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) classes across the 54^th Senate District as part of his ongoing effort to support early childhood education in Georgia. Sen. Payne will engage with Pre-K and elementary students by reading children's books, emphasizing the importance of literacy and learning from a young age.

"Early education is where we lay the groundwork for our children's future success," said Sen. Payne. "By investing time and resources into our youngest learners, we ensure they are prepared for future opportunities. Our state's teachers play an integral role in developing Georgia's youngest minds each and every day. It's an honor to be able to join teachers and students in the classroom this week."

Sen. Payne will visit the following Pre-K programs between October 9 and October 13:

• Whitfield-Dalton Day Care Center
• Childcare Network #147
• Belwood Elementary
• Sonoraville Elementary
• Murray County Pre-K Center
• Brighter Tomorrow Child Development Center
• Eastside Elementary
• Gordon Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)

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Sen. Chuck Payne serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security. He represents the 54th Senate District, which includes Whitfield and Murray County, as well as part of Gordon County. He may be reached at 404.463.5402 or by email at [email protected].