Georgia’s newest lawmakers get ready for the Gold Dome

Bryce Berry outside the Georgia State Capitol on Nov. 21, 2024. Berry will be the youngest lawmaker and the only active teacher in the legislature when he takes office in January. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

Twenty-two new state lawmakers will take their seats at the State Capitol when the Georgia General Assembly reconvenes on Jan. 13. Among them is Bryce Berry, who at just 23 is one of the youngest state lawmakers in Georgia history.

On this week’s episode of “Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali speak with reporter Jasmine Robinson, who recently talked with the freshman lawmaker. Plus, a look inside the Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators, which provides information and training to help prepare both freshmen and veteran lawmakers for the General Assembly.