Sen. Harold Jones

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 693) is a ceremonial Senate honor for Annie D's Restaurant in Buena Vista, Georgia, recognizing its role as a community landmark. It specifically commends the restaurant's decades of service, economic contributions to Marion County, and its function as a gathering place for residents and visitors. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 5, 2026, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to the restaurant. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, it does not impose new requirements or affect any laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 704) is a ceremonial Senate measure congratulating the nonprofit organization Raising Expectations on its 30th anniversary of serving youth in Georgia. It specifically recognizes the organization's work supporting over 3,500 first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds through year-round academic, leadership, and college-to-career programs. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely expresses the Senate's commendation for the organization's community contributions. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect any laws or individuals beyond this formal acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends the Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) for its work training orthodontists and providing affordable, high-quality dental care in Georgia. It specifically highlights GSO's new John Lewis Legacy Scholarships - funded by an $8.5 million initiative providing 47 three-year scholarships over 12 years - and its community program "Gift of a Smile," which offers free dental care to children, adults, and veterans. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but expresses legislative support for the school's mission and community impact. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate in February 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Artificial Intelligence Commission; to provide for responsibilities; to provide for purpose; to provide for assignment to the Georgia Technology Authority; to provide for annual reports; to provide for membership, terms, meetings, and compensation; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 666) formally recognizes Eden Pethel, an eighth-grade home-schooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a state license plate design competition. The bill commemorates her winning design, which will become an official Georgia license plate celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate. The resolution was recently adopted by the Senate and directs the Secretary to provide a copy to Eden Pethel.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 682) congratulating the non-profit organization Raising Expectations on its 30th anniversary of serving youth in Georgia. It recognizes the organization's work supporting over 3,500 first-generation college students from under-resourced communities through academic, leadership, and college-to-career programs. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal praise for the organization's community contributions. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any group through legislative mechanisms.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for training in the evacuation of persons with disabilities during an emergency; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to provide for emergency evacuation procedures for persons with disabilities, subject to appropriations; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; inviting each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 657) is a ceremonial recognition of Gas South's 20th anniversary as a natural gas provider. It formally honors the company for its growth from 168,000 customers to nearly 500,000 across 17 states, its 400+ employees, and its community contributions (including $26 million in charitable giving). The resolution has no policy impact or binding requirements; it solely expresses the Georgia Senate's commendation of Gas South's business achievements and community engagement. The Senate adopted this resolution on February 2, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 656) recognizing Shundra Green for her 13+ years of service as an educator and leader at Newton High School in Georgia. The resolution specifically commends her work mentoring students, her leadership roles (including department chair and ALANHS Director Manager), and her dedication to community service. It does not create any new law, policy, or funding; it is solely a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia Senate. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 2, 2026, and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to Shundra Green.