HR409: HR409 Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA); exceptional contributions to economic development, investment attraction, and community partnerships in Macon-Bibb County; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives praising the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) for its work drawing business investment to the county in 2024. It cites specific examples, including expansions by Irving Tissue and First Quality Baby Products, YKK USA's 50 years of operation in Macon, and Embraer signing a new 15 year lease. The resolution also credits the MBCIA's Payment in Lieu of Taxes program with generating checks of over $1.9 million each to the Bibb County School District and Macon-Bibb County government. It names Board Chair Robby Fountain and Executive Director Stephen Adams for recognition. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy to the MBCIA, but it does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority for economic development and investment attraction efforts in 2024.
• Recognizes specific named individuals, Board Chair Robby Fountain and Executive Director Stephen Adams, along with MBCIA staff and leadership.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the MBCIA.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a symbolic statement of praise rather than a policy change.

The resolution directly names and honors the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, its Board Chair Robby Fountain, Executive Director Stephen Adams, and its staff. It also references the Bibb County School District and Macon-Bibb County government as recipients of PILOT program funds mentioned in the text.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of the MBCIA's economic development work and public acknowledgment of its leadership.

• The whereas clauses recite the MBCIA's 2024 accomplishments, including over $1 billion in investments and specific company expansions in Macon-Bibb County.
• The first resolving clause has the House commend the MBCIA for driving economic development and investment.
• The second resolving clause recognizes Board Chair Robby Fountain, Executive Director Stephen Adams, and MBCIA leadership and staff by name.
• The final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the MBCIA.

1. 2025-02-26House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-26House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-26House Hopper (House)

• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)Primary sponsor
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
• Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)

• economic development
• Macon-Bibb County
• industrial authority
• legislative commendation