A RESOLUTION congratulating the Creekside High School Seminoles football team upon winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Meals on Wheels Atlanta for its 60 years of service to seniors and vulnerable individuals by addressing food insecurity, promoting independence, and enhancing quality of life; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Jason Colbert, a nursing student from Southeastern Technical College, for winning Georgia's 2025 GOAL award - the state's top recognition for technical college students. It commends his academic achievement and role as an ambassador for Georgia's technical education system, which serves over 149,000 students across 22 colleges. The resolution has no policy provisions; it is purely a symbolic gesture of commendation with no direct impact on legislation or regulations.
A RESOLUTION commending and honoring former President Barack Obama during Black History Month and condemning racist attacks and rhetoric directed toward him; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require covered immigration officers to wear body cameras during public immigration enforcement functions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance relative to elementary and secondary school students, so as to require the local governing body for each school system and public school to adopt a policy providing that students shall be granted not less than one excused absence per school year for attending or participating in a civic or political event; to require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 725) formally celebrates the dedication of the Edward Crook Jr. Gymnasium at Fort Benning on February 27, 2026. It honors Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr., a U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, Olympic gold medalist boxer (1960 Rome Olympics), and longtime supporter of boxing programs at Fort Benning. The resolution commemorates his military service (30 years, including two Vietnam tours, with multiple medals) and athletic achievements, with no substantive policy changes or direct effects on constituents.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 715) is a ceremonial recognition of the Georgia FFA Association. It commends the organization for its work in agricultural education and designates February 24, 2026, as "FFA Day" at the Georgia state capitol. The resolution directly affects the Georgia FFA Association, which has over 80,000 members statewide. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only symbolic acknowledgment of the FFA's role in youth leadership and agricultural education.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr., a Columbus, Georgia native who won Olympic gold in boxing (1960), served 30 years in the U.S. Army with military honors (including the Silver Star), and supported community initiatives like the "Smokers" boxing program at Fort Benning. The Georgia Senate expresses condolences for his passing and directs the Secretary to share the resolution with his family. It is a commemorative measure with no policy or financial impact.
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Council on Aging and recognizing Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as Senior Day at the Capitol as part of Senior Week; and for other purposes.
