A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lanier County High School Lady Bulldogs for winning the GHSA Class A Division II State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lowndes County High School baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 704) is a ceremonial recognition of Lowndes County, Georgia, marking its 200th anniversary since being established by the Georgia General Assembly in 1825. It formally commends the county for its historical significance, economic contributions (including key industries like manufacturing and agribusiness), and role as a regional hub home to approximately 120,700 residents. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative support and directs copies to county officials for commemoration.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 680) recognizing and commending Will Anderson Jr., a defensive end for the Houston Texans and University of Alabama football alum. It honors his athletic achievements - including being named 2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year, winning a National Championship with Alabama, and receiving multiple awards - and his community work. The resolution has no policy provisions or impact on laws; it is purely a symbolic gesture of praise. The House adopted it on March 20, 2025.
Maddy summaryHR 664 is a ceremonial resolution honoring a delegation from Wexford County, Ireland, during their official visit to the Georgia State Capitol. It recognizes the historical ties between Georgia and Wexford, including the 180th anniversary of the Dunbrody ship voyage to Savannah, cultural exchanges, and specific partnerships like Georgia Southern University’s Wexford Campus and the TradeBridge economic initiative. The resolution expresses appreciation for the delegation’s visit and promotes continued collaboration between Georgia and Wexford, but it does not create any new laws or affect residents or policies. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding legal effect.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 630) formally recognizes and commends Franklin Bailey for his service to the home building industry and community. It highlights his 34-year membership and 2024-2025 presidency of the Home Builders Association of Georgia (HBAG), 43 years in construction as owner of Franklin Bailey Construction LLC, and multiple industry awards. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any laws; it simply honors Bailey's contributions with a formal commendation from the Georgia House of Representatives.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 577), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates the Pierce County girls golf team for winning the GHSA Girls Golf AA State Championship for the third consecutive year. The resolution specifically recognizes the team's members, their coaches (Head Coach Stuart Stipe and Assistant Coach Kim Spivey), and highlights individual honors like All-State selections and the Coach of the Year award. It has no legislative effect beyond expressing formal commendation.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits, so as to provide for a tax credit for the purchase of an emergency power generator and related components to convenience stores and grocery stores; to provide for taxpayer certification of tax credits; to provide for sunsets of the tax credit and carry-forward period; to provide for applicability; to provide for pursuit of remedies; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to provide for a grant program for the purpose of acquiring and installing backup generators; to provide that the department shall consult with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency in establishing grant criteria; to provide for the department to establish grant amounts; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating Jonathon Westberry and Dallon Lowe for winning the 2024 GHSA Class AA Traditional Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.
