City of McDonough, Georgia; recognize
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 717), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes the City of McDonough, Georgia, upon the first annual "McDonough Day" celebration at the Georgia State Capitol. The resolution acknowledges McDonough's history, including its founding in 1823, role as a stagecoach hub, and current population of nearly 30,000. The Senate resolves to recognize the city's achievements and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to McDonough officials. It has no binding effect or impact on laws, taxes, or regulations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Feb 9, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gail Davenport
DDemocratic
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