John Albers is a Georgia State Senator serving the 56th District, which encompasses portions of Fulton, Cobb and Cherokee Counties.
Albers earned his Bachelor of Science degree in organizational leadership from the University of Louisville.
On February 11, 2021, Albers co-sponsored Senate Bill 171, which increases penalties for certain offenses committed during an "unlawful assembly.
[3] The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia said the bill "tramples on and makes a mockery of the First Amendment.
The bill was drafted following the election of ALA President Emily Drabinski and allegations of the organization promoting a personal ideology and influencing librarian certification.