Rep. Matt Barton

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and legacy of former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy" Childers, who passed away in March 2026. It recognizes his long career as a public servant, including his 30 years in the Georgia House of Representatives and his work as a labor leader and community official. The bill formally expresses the state's condolences to his family and authorizes the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to them.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Ghee Wilson as the recipient of the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor. It highlights his extensive volunteer work and leadership roles in local organizations focused on community safety, youth support, and social services. The resolution serves as an official commendation from the House of Representatives rather than creating new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution that recognizes Sarah Huffman as the 2026 recipient of the Heart of Community Award of Honor. It highlights her extensive volunteer work and leadership roles in various local organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and the Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce. The resolution officially commends her dedication to civic service and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to her.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes Traci Tillery as the recipient of the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor. It highlights her 34-year career in nursing, specifically her work establishing a mobile foot care clinic for homeless individuals in Northwest Georgia. The resolution commends her professional contributions and community service but does not change any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally commends Tyler Bradley, a teacher at Coosa High School, for being named the 2026 STAR Teacher. It recognizes his contributions to education and expresses the House's appreciation for his work with students. The measure directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Bradley as a record of the honor.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes Gail Veal as the 2026 recipient of the Heart of Community Award of Honor. It highlights her extensive history of service in education and various local organizations within Rome and Floyd County. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Ms. Veal as a commemorative gesture.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes Jeb Arp as the recipient of the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor. It highlights his long-term service as an educator, volunteer, and civic leader in Rome and Floyd County through various community organizations and events. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Mr. Arp as a record of this commendation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-634 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to savings trust accounts, availability, and terms and provisions under the "Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan Act," so as to raise the maximum amount of contributions allowed per beneficiary for savings trust accounts for higher education expenses; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 1 and 30 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties only and general provisions applicable to municipal corporations only, respectively, so as to authorize certain long-term contracts for the sale of electric power; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally congratulates the Sonoraville High School Lady Phoenix girls' basketball team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class AA State Championship. It recognizes the team's athletic achievements, teamwork, and dedication while honoring their success for the school and Gordon County. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to the team as a gesture of appreciation. This type of legislative action serves as a symbolic acknowledgment rather than creating new laws or policy changes.