GA WORKS Licensing Commission
About the GA WORKS Commission
The GA Works Commission is aimed at reducing bureaucratic barriers to employment while emphasizing consumer protection for the citizens which utilize their services. This will occur by streamlining the processes for licensing, pruning redundant and unnecessary licensure requirements, and listening to public testimony on barriers the average Georgian has faced seeking occupational licensure.
GA WORKS Commission Members
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger
Interim Director of the Professional Licensing Division Gabriel Sterling
Senator Mike Dugan
Representative Leesa Hagan
Senator Sonya Halpern
Representative Brian Prince
Senator Sheikh Rahman
Representative Doug Stoner
Representative Steve Tarvin
Senator Larry Walker
Craig Knowles, Chair, Georgia Board of Massage Therapy
James (Tripp) Mitchell, Member, Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies
Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Katie Kirkpatrick, President & CEO, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Appointee
Bert Brantley, President & CEO, Savannah Chamber of Commerce Appointee
Resources and Materials
Contact The Commission
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-805-8528
News and Announcements
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June 03, 2026Raffensperger Announces Primary Risk Limiting Audit Confirms Accurate Vote Count
Secretary Raffensperger is pleased to announce that the audit confirmed the outcome of the contests.Read the full article -
June 02, 2026Georgia Becomes Fifth State to Join the Professional Counselors Licensure Compact
Secretary Raffensperger announced Georgia has become the fifth state to offer a streamlined licensing process for professional counselors.Read the full article -
May 27, 2026Georgia Secretary of State Hosts “Savvy Senior” Event in Alpharetta to Promote Financial Wellness and Fraud Prevention
Secretary Raffensperger announced a Savvy Senior event taking place at St. James Community Church of Alpharetta on June 18.Read the full article -
May 21, 2026
Georgia Secretary Brad Raffensperger hosts free veteran and civilian small business and entrepreneur event in Columbus, GA
Secretary Raffensperger announced an upcoming FIN FIT event taking place on June 16 in Columbus, GA.Read the full article
Contact
Georgia Secretary of State
Address
214 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Phone
Service Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm