Sen. Greg Dolezal of Georgia, a Republican representing Forsyth County and chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation, was named a 2025 Exceptional State Lawmaker of the Year by James Magazine in recognition of his legislative work. Speaking about the honor, Dolezal said, “Thank you to James Magazine for recognizing me as a 2025 Exceptional State Lawmaker of the Year.” He also stated, “Georgia is at a pivotal moment, and I’ll keep fighting to ensure it remains a state where families can thrive, businesses can grow and government works for the people, not the other way around,” according to the Georgia State Senate Press Office.
Phil Kent, CEO and publisher of James Magazine, described Sen. Dolezal’s legislative focus on taxes. “He is chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, opposes tax increases, and has voted to reduce the state income tax with the hope of eventually ending it,” Kent said, as reported by the Georgia State Senate Press Office.
The senator's work spans beyond fiscal policy. Kent commended Dolezal's efforts to "The Senator also serves his district with excellent constituent service along with supporting smart infrastructure needs" and for his initiative to "He has also fought to keep property taxes low while working to attract high-paying jobs. Congratulations to Sen. Dolezal!" to the area. His advocacy for smart infrastructure and efforts to maintain low property taxes were also cited as reasons for his recognition, as stated by the Georgia State Senate Press Office.
