Corey Foreman
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Corey Foreman for Georgia Senate, District 1
I’m not here to put a bandage on the problems. I’m here to face them head-on.
Too often, politicians react instead of planning ahead. They patch problems instead of solving them. I believe in using the knowledge I have, combined with the voices of the people and input from experts, to craft lasting solutions, not just quick political wins.
Before we even talk about how to fix an issue, we should be asking what caused it in the first place. That’s the only way to solve it for good.
The data doesn’t lie: Georgia too often ranks at the bottom, or just barely meets the national average, across key indicators like healthcare, education, infrastructure, and support for veterans. That is not good enough for the people who call this state home.
The Peach State should never be “just average.” We should be leading the way and showing the rest of the country that
our exceptional people live in an exceptional state.
Explore the Issues
These aren’t just talking points. They’re real problems with real solutions. Click below to dive into the issues that matter most to District 1.
Healthcare
1. Healthcare Access for Every Georgian
Memorial Health in Savannah is the only Level I trauma center serving Georgia’s entire coast, meaning if you’re seriously injured anywhere from Tybee to Hinesville, one hospital is your lifeline.
Despite Georgia holding over $11 billion in undesignated surplus and $16.5 billion in total reserves, our current legislature continues to block Medicaid expansion, leaving over 400,000 Georgians without coverage.
In 2024, our own State Senator, Ben Watson, voted against full Medicaid expansion, ignoring the recommendations of health experts and hospitals across Georgia.
Poll after poll shows that most Georgians support Medicaid expansion, yet the politicians in power continue to ignore the will of the people.
We need leaders who will:
- Expand Medicaid fully and immediately
- Invest in urgent care, maternity, and mental health access in underserved areas
- Prioritize rural and coastal communities, not just metro Atlanta
Healthcare should work for every Georgian, not just those with lobbyists in the room.
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Education
2. Education That Lifts Every Child
Georgia’s public schools are underfunded, and our teachers are overworked and underpaid.
At the same time, the legislature has advanced private education proposals that deserve careful scrutiny to ensure they do not weaken the public schools most families depend on.
In rural and coastal areas, including parts of Bryan, Liberty, and eastern Chatham, gaps in broadband access and limited career focused pathways continue to hold students back.
We need to:
- Fully fund public education, including rural school infrastructure
- Raise teacher pay and invest in support staff
- Expand early childhood education and after-school programs
- Integrate technical and trade pathways into high school curriculums
Every student deserves a safe classroom, a qualified teacher, and a real shot at their future, no matter their ZIP code.
Infrastructure
3. Infrastructure That Serves Us All
From flooding on backroads to bottlenecks on I-95, too many of our infrastructure problems are ignored until they become crises, and by then, they’re costly and dangerous.
Our communities in Bryan, Liberty, and eastern Chatham deserve better. State leaders have funneled billions into metro Atlanta while leaving our coastal region behind, even as we absorb the impacts of rapid development, industrial growth, and hurricanes.
We need to:
- Invest in safer roads, smarter traffic design, and long-overdue maintenance
- Expand public transit access for workers, seniors, and people with disabilities
- Improve stormwater systems, drainage, and flooding prevention
- Plan for future growth instead of constantly playing catch-up
Good infrastructure isn’t a luxury. It’s what allows us to get to work, keep our families safe, and grow responsibly and right now, Georgia is falling short.
Build infrastructure for today’s weather, not yesterday’s.
Water
4. Water & Environment: Protect What Sustains Us
Water is life, but in District 1, it’s under threat.
From Hyundai’s private groundwater permits in Bryan County to saltwater intrusion on Tybee Island, to rising development pressure in Liberty County, our water systems are facing strain, contamination, and political neglect.
And it’s not just water. Poor planning and weak regulation have allowed unchecked development to outpace infrastructure, putting our environment and our health at risk.
We must:
- Halt further groundwater exploitation until full environmental reviews are complete
- Require environmental impact studies for all major industrial and residential projects
- Preserve green space, wetlands, and barrier islands as part of storm and flood prevention
- Hold developers and state agencies accountable for long-term sustainability
Georgia’s coast is one of our greatest assets, economically, ecologically, and culturally. Let’s treat it like it matters.
Reproductive Rights
5. Reproductive Freedom: Trust Georgians, Not Politicians
The decision to start or grow a family, or not to, should belong to you, your doctor, and your loved ones. Not politicians in Atlanta or Washington making one-size-fits-all decisions for Georgia families.
Georgia’s current abortion law bans access after approximately six weeks, before many people even know they are pregnant. This law, passed without meaningful input from medical experts or impacted families, has created fear, confusion, and real harm.
State Senator Ben Watson supported this ban, despite broad public support for protecting reproductive rights.
We must:
• Restore reproductive freedom and personal medical decision-making for Georgians
• Protect access to birth control, fertility treatments like IVF, and prenatal care
• Ensure doctors can provide care based on science, not politics
• Stop the criminalization of personal healthcare decisions
We do not need more government control over our private lives. We need more trust in Georgians to make their own choices.
Veterans
6. Veterans & Military Transition Support
Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield are vital to Georgia’s economy, identity, and national defense. Yet, far too many service members are forced to leave Georgia after separation, not because they want to, but because the state fails to support their transition.
Georgia’s military families deserve a path to stay, work, and thrive in the communities they’ve protected. Right now, the path is far too narrow.
We need to:
- Create a permanent state transition support program to help service members enter civilian life
- Expand hiring pipelines for veterans into state and local jobs, including trades and technical roles
- Support veteran housing and reduce bureaucratic barriers to benefits and licensing
- Offer spouse employment incentives and better support for children of military families
If we want to call ourselves a pro-military state, then we need to prove it, not just with parades, but with policy.
Workforce
7. Workforce Development for All Georgians
Workforce development isn’t just about job placement; it’s about building economic mobility, dignity, and opportunity for every Georgian. Whether you’re fresh out of high school, retraining after a layoff, or returning to the workforce later in life, Georgia should have your back.
We must move beyond outdated approaches that focus only on low-income programs and short-term job readiness. The state’s massive economic growth, particularly in manufacturing, logistics, and green energy, requires a bold and inclusive workforce strategy.
Our workforce platform includes:
- Expanding technical college access, apprenticeship programs, and employer-driven training models
- Incorporating career and trade education in high schools, not just college prep
- Aligning public benefits with workforce goals, so no one loses healthcare or housing for getting a raise
- Supporting second-chance hiring and programs that reduce recidivism while filling real workforce gaps
Georgia’s economy works best when everyone can participate. Let’s build ladders, not traps.
Transparency
8. Government Transparency: Too Many Decisions, Too Little Voice
Across District 1, residents are tired of being left out of the process. From the Hyundai mega-site to the proposed Richmond Hill airport, massive decisions have been made behind closed doors, without community input, clear data, or environmental foresight.
Public trust starts with public access. That means more than just holding meetings; it means making decisions in daylight, sharing information early, and listening before acting.
We will fight for:
- Strong public notice laws and open forums before major zoning, construction, or spending decisions
- Transparent budgeting and easy-to-read financial data at the state and local levels
- Mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest, including for legislators and local board members
- Ending rushed executive sessions that hide critical conversations from the public
Government should work for the people, not the well-connected few. When people are shut out of decisions, trust disappears. It’s time to open the doors again.
More issues matter
The throughline is simple:
Proactive government, not reactive.
Plan ahead. Fix root causes. Measure results. That’s how we deliver for Bryan, Liberty, and Coastal Chatham.