ATLANTA — This week, Lt. Governor Burt Jones appointed Sen. Sam Watson (R–Moultrie) to serve as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics.

The committee is responsible for overseeing ethical issues affecting the Senate, governmental entities, public officials and election and voting officials.

“It is a true privilege to be appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics,” said Sen. Watson. “Defending our democracy is a constitutional obligation, and I’m deeply grateful to Lt. Governor Burt Jones and the Committee on Assignments for entrusting me with this responsibility. I will work to hold our public officials accountable and preserve the integrity of our state institutions throughout my tenure as chairman.”

Sen. Watson, a farmer and agribusinessman, has served in the Senate since 2023. In addition to chairing the Senate Committee on Ethics, he serves as a member of the Senate Committees on Appropriations, Economic Development and Tourism, and State and Local Government Operations. He will also be an Ex-Officio member of the Senate Committees on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs and Natural Resources and the Environment.