A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deetra Poindexter upon being named The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' 2025 Supervisor of the Year; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Clayton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for residents of that county who are disabled veterans, senior citizens, unremarried surviving spouses of a peace officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty, or 100 percent disabled; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and a sunset; 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 Clayton County Board of Commissioners, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2064), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2024 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 4178), so as to revise and update provisions relating to the code of ethics and the board of ethics; to provide for administrative and support services; to provide for budgetary independence of such board; to provide for returns to grand jury; to provide for examination and approval and failure of such returns; to provide for employment of ethics officer and ethics administrator; to provide for hearings; to provide for petitions; to provide for referral of potential criminal activity to law enforcement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse relative to defenses to criminal prosecutions, so as to provide for immunity for a prospective offender while seeking assistance from law enforcement as a victim of certain offenses; to provide for limitations regarding prosecution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to repeal certain advertising restrictions on licensees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing the hip-hop group Rich Kidz for their cultural impact on Atlanta's music scene. It honors their contributions to Bankhead community identity and Atlanta's Westside youth culture, specifically referencing their influential 2010s music and role in shaping Southern hip-hop. The resolution formally commends the group during the annual 404 Day celebration, naming members like Jose Guapo and Skooly, but includes no new laws or funding. As a ceremonial measure, it has no direct policy effects on constituents or government operations.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 953) formally honors specific individuals and institutions in Atlanta's Bankhead neighborhood for their foundational role in creating Snap Music, a distinct hip-hop subgenre. It recognizes figures like Vincent "Pudgy" Richardson, the Denson brothers (Kevin and Travis), Toe Jam Music, Strictly Bizness Records, producer K-Rab, the group BHI, and the duo Yung Money. The resolution celebrates their contributions to shaping Atlanta's music legacy through grassroots innovation, studio access, and the development of Snap Music's signature sound. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but publicly commends these cultural pioneers for their impact on local and global hip-hop culture.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Atlanta R&B artist Algebra Blessett for her contributions to music and community. It recognizes her as a fifth-generation Atlantan who attended Fulton County Schools and Morris Brown College, released a Billboard-charting album, and actively supports the Sickle Cell Foundation of Atlanta and Songs for Kids Foundation. The resolution formally acknowledges her cultural impact through the House of Representatives and directs the Clerk to provide her with a copy of the resolution. No new laws or funding are created - this is a symbolic gesture of recognition.
Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution recognizes April 5, 2025, as Run Atlanta 5K Day to honor an annual event organized by 100 Black Men of Atlanta. The resolution highlights the event's dual focus on promoting community health/wellness through a 5K race and addressing violence prevention, including a Sunrise Prayer for Peace. It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges the group's work, which commemorates victims of gun violence and aims to foster safer neighborhoods. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives on April 4, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 955) honoring hip-hop artist T.I. (Clifford Harris Jr.) for his cultural contributions to Atlanta's Bankhead neighborhood, the city's music scene, and global hip-hop culture. It recognizes his role in popularizing Southern rap through albums like *Trap Muzik*, founding Grand Hustle Records, and his community advocacy via initiatives like the "I'm Me" foundation. The resolution has no legal effect - it is purely symbolic, expressing the Georgia House's acknowledgment of his influence on music, entrepreneurship, and social justice efforts. No policy changes or direct impacts on constituents are created by this resolution.
