A RESOLUTION commending D.J. Hurm for being named Monroe County's Teacher of the Year for 2024 and recognizing his exceptional contributions to education and the community; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 25, Code Section 31-11-52, and Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to firefighter standards and training, certification and recertification of, and training for, paramedics and cardiac technicians, and employment and training of peace officers, respectively, so as to provide for training on encounters with individuals with physical, mental, or neurological conditions that impede the ability to communicate; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the development of a Peach Envelope Program by the Department of Driver Services to promote effective communication during encounters with individuals with physical, mental, or neurological conditions that impede the ability to communicate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-7-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord's duties as to repairs and improvements, so as to provide for landlord duties regarding certain rental agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2025, as Buc-ee's Day at the state capitol and celebrating Buc-ee's and its presence in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 440 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 2025 as American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County. It highlights heart disease as the leading cause of death for women, particularly African American women in the area who face disproportionately high rates. The resolution encourages county residents to support community awareness efforts led by local organizations like the American Heart Association and women's groups. It serves as a formal acknowledgment with no new laws, funding, or policy changes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Northeast High School Raiders football team for participating in the 2024 GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) for its exceptional contributions to economic development, investment attraction, and community partnerships in Macon-Bibb County; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending Visit Macon for its outstanding contributions to increasing tourism in Macon-Bibb County, fostering the film and music industries, and making tourism a vital component of the local economy; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 350), not a policy bill. It honors Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers, a Macon, Georgia community leader who died in 2024, by commemorating his work revitalizing downtown Macon through roles like executive director of the Historic Macon Foundation and president of NewTown Macon. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and directs the Clerk to share a copy with them. It has no policy impact or financial provisions - it is purely a symbolic tribute to his community service and legacy.
Maddy summaryHR 363 is a formal House resolution commending Anita Reynolds Howard for her service as the first African American and female District Attorney of Georgia's Macon Judicial Circuit. It recognizes her 18+ years as a prosecutor, her creation of community programs like R.I.S.E. and Genesis Academy, and her awards including the 2022 Prevention Award. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of her contributions to public safety and community service. The House adopted it on February 21, 2025, to honor her "efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service."
