Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of State Route 16 in Coweta County as the Ellis Crook Highway to honor Mr. Ellis Crook, a local businessman and community leader from Senoia, Georgia. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the renamed road, which spans from the intersection with State Route 54 to Broad Street. The resolution recognizes Crook's contributions to the community, including his military service during the Korean War, his business ventures, and his leadership roles with various local organizations. This measure is a commemorative action that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge Crook's legacy through a public dedication.
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, so as to provide that future elections for members of the board of education shall be nonpartisan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notaries public, so as to provide for members of the armed forces on active duty to use online notaries public for certain matters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Senate Parent Accountability for Student Success Study Committee to investigate issues related to student misconduct, declining parental engagement, and rising absenteeism in schools. The committee will consist of five Senate members appointed by the Senate President, who will also serve as chairperson, and will meet to study these problems and recommend potential actions or legislation. Committee members will receive standard legislative allowances for up to five days of service, with funding coming from Senate appropriations, and must submit an approved report or meeting minutes before the committee is abolished on December 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 883) is a ceremonial Senate measure celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Roswell Arts Festival. It honors the festival's history as a community-led event that has generated over $1 million in funding for Roswell's parks, recreational facilities, and cultural projects since its founding. The resolution does not create new funding or change policies; it is solely a symbolic gesture recognizing the festival's long-standing contributions to community spaces like parks, the Visual Arts Center, and public gathering areas. The Senate formally resolves to mark this anniversary and extend well-wishes for the festival's continued success.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for intent; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for short titles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (SR 857) honors Jon Oscher, a Georgia Tech alum and cable industry pioneer who died on February 19, 2026. The Georgia Senate formally expresses condolences for his passing and recognizes his life as a devoted family man, philanthropist, and community leader. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to his family. It has no policy impact and serves solely as a symbolic tribute.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 869), not a law-changing bill. It formally recognizes and commends Mayor Craig L. Newton of Norcross, Georgia, for his public service, including being the first African American mayor elected in Gwinnett County (2017) and serving over 20 years in local government. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation through words of commendation. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2026.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3750), so as to provide for additional assistant solicitor positions; to change the salaries of certain staff of the solicitor-general; to provide for an effective date; 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 Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3619), an Act approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3879), and an Act approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3894), so as to change the salaries of assistant district attorneys; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.