A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's lineworkers and recognizing April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 1298 is a commemorative resolution that names an interchange at the intersection of Interstate 75 and State Route 92 in Cherokee County as the "Cara Jaden Atkins Memorial Interchange." It honors Cara Jaden Atkins, a Georgia native who graduated with honors from Georgia Highlands College, worked in dental hygiene, and volunteered with local charities. The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for the memorial. As a purely symbolic gesture, it has no policy or funding implications beyond the naming.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment, so as to provide that teachers shall not be required to supervise students during their duty-free lunch period or planning period except in cases of extreme emergency; to require that teachers who supervise students during their duty-free lunch period or planning period are compensated in cases other than an extreme emergency; to provide that requirements related to duty-free lunch periods and planning periods for teachers shall not be subject to waiver; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 1278) recognizing Annabelle Tidmore for winning the "Miss Cobb County's Teen 2026" title. It formally congratulates her on her achievement and extends the House's best wishes for her upcoming participation in the Miss Georgia's Teen Competition. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic honor acknowledging her academic, community, and competition accomplishments.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a legislative bill with policy changes) that formally recognizes Dominique Verville for winning the Miss Cobb County 2026 title. The resolution highlights her achievements, including her scholarship awards, aviation career, leadership in Women in Aviation, and community work with "Heart for Heroes," and extends congratulations and well-wishes for her upcoming Miss Georgia competition. It has no binding effect or policy impact.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Gas South for its 20th anniversary as a natural gas provider. It formally congratulates the company on its growth from 168,000 to nearly 500,000 customers across 17 states, its community contributions (including $26 million given via its "Fuel For Good" program), and its employee-focused culture. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves to commend Gas South’s business and community impact. The Georgia House of Representatives adopted it unanimously on February 2, 2026.
A RESOLUTION congratulating Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School for winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring the late Georgia State Representative Bill Hembree, who served from 1992-2012 and passed away January 15, 2026. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences and commemorates his service, including his roles as Chairman of Higher Education and Rules Committee. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to his family. No policy changes or affected constituents are involved, as this is a formal tribute.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all City of Woodstock ad valorem taxes for city purposes for the full value of the homestead after a two-year phase-in period for certain residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3793), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 19, 2024 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 3560), so as to extend the homestead exemption to surviving spouses without regard to the five-year residency requirement; to revise provisions for the grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, so as to change the compensation of judges of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
