A RESOLUTION recognizing CBS Atlanta (WUPA-TV) for outstanding public service in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1214) commends WXIA Atlanta (11Alive) for its weather coverage and public safety efforts during Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week. It specifically recognizes the station’s role in providing timely weather forecasts, emergency communications, and community education on severe weather risks like tornadoes and floods. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally honors WXIA Atlanta’s partnership with emergency management agencies and its service to Georgians. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives in February 2026.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1219) formally commends FOX 5 Atlanta for its weather coverage and public safety communications during Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week. It recognizes the station's role in providing timely forecasts, emergency alerts, and preparedness education to Georgians, particularly during severe weather events like tornadoes and floods. The resolution has no legal effect - it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives expressing appreciation for the station's public service. It directly affects FOX 5 Atlanta as the recipient of this formal recognition.
A RESOLUTION recognizing the WSB-TV Meteorology Team for outstanding public service in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing Atlanta News First/WANF for outstanding public service in honor of Georgia Severe Weather Preparation Week; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2026 as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month in Georgia in order to raise awareness of the need for research, screening programs, and access to care for individuals who suffer from chronic kidney disease; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 1216 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the Youth Civic Advisory Board (YCAB) for its work in College Park. It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges YCAB's role in elevating youth voices in community decision-making, particularly through initiatives addressing homelessness. The resolution highlights YCAB's activities - such as advising school leadership, presenting to the City Council, and organizing community service - but has no binding policy impact. It serves solely as a ceremonial expression of support for youth-led civic engagement.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the OneGeorgia Authority, so as to create the Georgia Investment Act Pilot Fund and the Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Georgia United Investment; to provide for definitions; to provide for state investment in underdeveloped communities across this state; to provide for criteria and limitations for disbursements from such fund; to provide for annual accounting; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for members and purpose of the commission; to provide for meetings and hearings; to provide for quorum; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION urging state-wide support for passage of the "Georgia PAD Screening and Amputation Prevention Act," to establish state agency programs and healthcare coverage requirements to prevent or reduce amputations due to peripheral artery disease; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions for the calculation and distribution of funds by the State Board of Education to local units of administration for student transportation programs;to provide for priorities for such grants; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
