SR274: SR274 Austell Day; recognize March 25, 2025

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes March 25, 2025, as Austell Day at the state capitol, honoring the city of Austell in Cobb County (with parts extending into Douglas County). The resolution recounts Austell's history, including its 1885 incorporation, its naming after railroad businessman General Alfred Austell, its role as a rail and freight hub along the CSX corridor, its status as home to Six Flags Over Georgia, and its schools and proximity to Kennesaw State University. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press, but it does not create any new law, funding, or requirement.

• Formally recognizes March 25, 2025, as Austell Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no new statute, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic honor rather than a change to Georgia law.

This resolution primarily affects the city of Austell in Cobb County and its residents, who receive ceremonial recognition, as well as the Georgia Senate staff responsible for distributing copies of the resolution.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians outside of Austell; its significance is symbolic, giving the city public recognition at the state capitol for its history and role in transportation, tourism, and education.

• The whereas clauses describe Austell's 1885 incorporation and naming after General Alfred Austell, a railroad and banking figure.
• The whereas clauses note Austell's role as a rail hub and its continued importance to freight transportation along the CSX corridor.
• The whereas clauses cite Six Flags Over Georgia and the Cobb County School District as key parts of the city's identity.
• The resolved clause formally designates March 25, 2025, as Austell Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-26Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor

• Austell
• legislative resolutions
• Cobb County
• local history