A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Doraville Building and Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess. p. 2154), as amended, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the office of councilmember or mayor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House resolution (HR 922) commending The Empowerment Workshop (TEW) nonprofit and its founder, Le'Dor Milteer, for community work in Atlanta. It recognizes TEW's programs supporting youth, small businesses, minority communities, and seniors, including events like Juneteenth and the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival, as well as volunteer initiatives at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The resolution formally honors their advocacy, equity efforts, and community engagement but does not create new laws or policies. It was adopted by the House of Representatives on April 2, 2025.
A RESOLUTION encouraging the General Assembly to preserve access to safety and justice for all survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking by adopting language that ensures protection for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes to safely report to and assist law enforcement, and to prevent the assistance from law enforcement from being used as a tool of control and abuse; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION urging the Federal Railroad Administration to deny CSX's request to become the first railroad to use Trip Optimizer's Zero-to-Zero feature; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 733) is a formal commendation by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Dana Fowle, an Emmy-winning FOX 5 Atlanta journalist, for her investigative reporting and community service. It specifically highlights her work exposing flaws in Georgia's child-welfare system - which led to state law changes - and her coverage of consumer issues like health, fraud, and environmental concerns over 20+ years. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely ceremonial, expressing the House's appreciation for her contributions. It was adopted by the House on March 25, 2025, and includes no binding requirements or financial obligations.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta News First (Atlanta WANF-TV) for its outstanding contribution to civic engagement and patriotism through the "Pledge of the Day" initiative; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Councilwoman Dr. Melody Kelley, recipient of the 2025 Georgia Single Parent Fifth "Legacy Builders" Award; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending Hyong Kun "Sam" Yi (hereinafter "Sam Yi") for his trailblazing and extraordinary contributions to Georgia's jazz community; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 568) commends the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) for its 25 years of artistic and cultural work. It recognizes AJFF as Georgia's largest film festival, highlighting its role in fostering community dialogue through Jewish storytelling and its growth from 1,900 to over 40,000 annual attendees. The resolution has no policy changes or funding mechanisms - it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of the festival's community impact. (Note: As a commemorative resolution, this summary is concise per procedural bill guidelines.)
