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Episode 9: Inside the Gold Dome: Legislative Recap

April 15, 2025 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Episode 9: Inside the Gold Dome: Legislative Recap

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Inside the Gold Dome: Legislative Recap with Senator Shawn Still and Paul Oh

Welcome to this episode of Voice of Business, presented by the Gwinnett Chamber! Today, we’re diving into the 2025 Legislative Session with guest host Paul Oh, Vice President of Public Policy and External Affairs at the Gwinnett Chamber, and special guest Senator Shawn Still, who represents Georgia’s 48th Senate District. From his entrepreneurial background in the pool industry to his current role under the Gold Dome, Senator Still shares an engaging perspective on the legislative process and how real relationships—across the aisle and across chambers—shape the future of Georgia.

In this Episode:

0:00 – Intro
0:29 – From Pools to Policy – Senator Still’s Journey
2:10 – Building Trust: Why Relationships Matter
10:00 – Paging at the Capitol – Behind the Scenes
12:42 – Tort Reform and Third Party Litigation Funding
21:54 – Georgia’s Bold Move on Income Tax Reductions
33:21 – SR48 – Recognizing the Gwinnett Chamber’s Impact
36:23 – Finding Your Bill – Using legis.ga.gov
37:46 – Looking Ahead: 2026 Is an Election Year

Resources & Links

Senator Shawn Still – Georgia Senate District 48
Paul Oh – LinkedIn
Gwinnett Chamber Public Policy
Georgia General Assembly

The “Gwinnett Chamber Voice of Business” Podcast is presented by Gwinnett Magazine and produced in partnership with Business RadioX. Hosted by President & CEO Nick Masino, this show features engaging fireside chats with prominent business leaders, offering invaluable insights into leadership, small business growth, economic development, and inclusive best practices in business.

Update on Georgia Legislative Session and Public Policy

April 5, 2021 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Update on Georgia Legislative Session and Public Policy

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Paul Oh/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Paul Oh serves as the Manager of Public Policy & Community Affairs for the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.

The mission of the Gwinnett Chamber is to strengthen existing businesses, facilitate the growth of quality job opportunities, and enrich the community’s quality of life. In addition, the Gwinnett Chamber is the forum for business, government, education, healthcare, arts/culture/entertainment, and philanthropic and public-service communities to come together to advance the region’s economy and enrich Gwinnett’s quality of life.

Dean Collins/Axis Companies

Dean Collins, the Founder & President of Axis Companies, serves as the Vice-Chair for Public Policy with the Gwinnett Chamber.

Axis Companies was founded in 2016 when Dean Collins recognized a significant need within the development industry. An innovator, Dean tapped into his more than 25 years of experience leading transportation and site development projects for large engineering consulting firms and formed Axis Companies to fill the need.

Simply put, Axis offers a unique blend of services in land development, design, project management and construction management services. This “Development Suite”, paired with significant industry experience, allows for these services to reside under one professional management team. Their Development Suite allows you the flexibility to choose either individual services to supplement in-house staff, or turnkey services to manage an entire project or program. Regardless of your selection, you will have confidence knowing that your project is being managed by industry experts.

Paul Oh with Gwinnett Chamber and Dean Collins with Axis Companies

July 23, 2020 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Paul Oh with Gwinnett Chamber and Dean Collins with Axis Companies

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Mike Sammond, Dean Collins, Paul Oh, Steven Julian

Paul Oh/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Established in 1947 as a rural chamber of commerce serving farmers and banks, the Gwinnett Chamber grew and changed alongside Gwinnett County. Today, they serve more than 2,200 members throughout metro Atlanta by delivering programs that strengthen and connect businesses locally, regionally and globally.

At the Gwinnett Chamber, there is strength in numbers. Because they represent more than 2,200 companies, they can offer significant member discounts and present a unified voice in matters of public policy that affect the business community.

In addition, the Chamber provides opportunities for like-minded business people to connect with one another and expand their business network and increase the exposure of their business. They also offer opportunities to learn about issues and best practices related to running a successful business.

Dean Collins/Axis Companies

Axis Companies was founded in 2016 by Dean Collins, who recognized a significant need within the development industry. An innovator, Dean tapped into his more than 25 years of experience leading transportation and site development projects for large engineering consulting firms and formed Axis Companies to fill the need.