Sen. Russ Goodman

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 327) recognizing Lowndes County, Georgia, for its 200th anniversary (Bicentennial) since its creation in 1825. The resolution formally commends the county's history, naming after statesman William J. Lowndes, its current population of approximately 120,700 residents, key industries like manufacturing and agriculture, and its role as a regional economic hub including Moody Air Force Base. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely a symbolic gesture of acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Forestry Commission for serving the State of Georgia as an emergency response agency; the Worth County Unit on being named the 2024 Unit of the Year for Service; the Fannin/Towns/Union Unit on being named the 2024 Unit of the Year for Community Engagement; Clark Rountree for being named 2024 Wildland Firefighter of the Year; and Kevin Lee for being named 2024 Forester of the Year; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School girls flag football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Division 2 State Flag Football Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 325) is a ceremonial gesture by the Georgia Senate to commend Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a national organization founded in 1938 that supports African-American youth through leadership development and community service. It specifically recognizes the organization's 262 chapters nationwide, its 50,000+ member families, and its philanthropic foundation that has distributed millions since 1968. The Senate resolution formally expresses support for the organization's work and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to Jack and Jill of America. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create any new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 315) is a ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate, not a law with policy changes. It commends the Georgia peanut industry for its economic contributions and designates March 2025 as "Georgia Peanut Month" at the state capitol. The only concrete action requires the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission. It directly honors the industry but does not alter regulations, funding, or create new obligations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 317) formally recognizes and commends the Brightside Forever Foundation for its work supporting individuals with special needs. It specifically highlights the foundation’s inclusive job opportunities at its Buford cafe, financial support for specialized college programs, and scholarships for special education students. The Senate resolution has no policy changes or funding; it solely expresses official praise and directs the Senate Secretary to send a copy to the foundation. This is a non-binding gesture of appreciation, not a legislative action affecting laws or regulations.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Kingdom of Denmark and Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog 1st Class; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 316) passed by the Georgia Senate to formally recognize and commend the Georgia Teen Republicans. It honors the group's work since 1960 in promoting youth political engagement, conservative values, and supporting Republican candidates through education and leadership development. The resolution has no policy impact or financial effect - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation, with no new laws or requirements created. The Senate directed the Secretary to provide a copy to the Georgia Teen Republicans as a token of recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for direct payments to property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed as a result of a certain natural disaster; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for the amounts of such payments; to provide for procedures; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 293) is a ceremonial expression of recognition, not a law with policy changes. It formally congratulates the Pierce County girls golf team for winning the GHSA Girls Golf AA State Championship (their third consecutive title) and acknowledges their coach and team members. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on individuals or policies - it simply serves as a symbolic gesture of praise from the Georgia Senate. The Senate adopted it on February 28, 2025, and directed the Secretary to provide a copy to the team.