Rep. Arlene Beckles

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1147), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Mrs. Lena B. Williams for her 50+ years of teaching in Jamaica, The Bahamas, and Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any group; it simply expresses the House's appreciation for her educational service. The House adopted the resolution on January 28, 2026, directing the Clerk to provide Mrs. Williams with a copy.

Maddy summaryHR 1125 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Mayor Waymond Smith of Alapaha, Georgia, who passed away on January 15, 2026. The resolution recognizes his 30-year career with Amoco Fabric and Winfab, 30 years of service with the Alapaha Volunteer Fire Department, and 22 years as an elected official including 18 years as mayor. It expresses the House of Representatives' condolences to his family, friends, and the Alapaha community, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no policy impact, solely intended to acknowledge his contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1128) formally recognizes Chestnut Grove Baptist Church for its 175th anniversary. It commends the church's history, founding in 1850, and decades of community service, including its role as a place of worship and education. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it is purely ceremonial, extending the House's recognition to the church and its congregation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1099), not a law. It formally recognizes William "Marvin" Rutledge for his 30 years of service with the City of Norcross, Georgia, where he started as a Water and Sewer Technician in 1994 and retired as Supervisory Maintenance Leader in Public Works. The resolution highlights his dedication, including 25-year service awards, emergency response availability, and community involvement. It has no policy impact - only serves to commend Rutledge and will be presented to him.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes the grand opening of Golf VX Duluth, an indoor golf facility in Gwinnett County, Georgia, scheduled for January 24, 2026. The resolution commends the business for its contribution to local economic growth and recreational opportunities. As a symbolic gesture with no legal effect, it does not create new policies or impact any specific group.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Davis upon 32 years of dedicated service to the City of Norcross and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and providing for its powers, duties, jurisdiction, and officers, approved February 12, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 110), as amended, so as to provide an additional supplement for the chief judge of said circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to increase the homestead exemption from city ad valorem taxes for residents of the City of Norcross who own and occupy their residences; to increase the homestead exemption from city ad valorem taxes for residents of the City of Norcross who are 62 years of age or older and who own and occupy their residences, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3941), so as to raise the exemption amounts; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Council of Municipal Court Judges, so as to provide for the office of senior municipal court judge; to provide for qualifications, application and approval procedures, and amenities and privileges of such judges; to preserve local actions establishing senior judges for particular municipal courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions, so as to designate the second Monday of each August as Local Elected Officials Day in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.