HR733: HR733 Fowle, Dana; outstanding contributions to journalism and the community; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dana Fowle, a longtime investigative journalist at WAGA-TV (FOX 5 Atlanta). It recounts her career since joining the station in 1995, including her work as Consumer Reporter for the FOX 5 I-Team and her reporting on Georgia's child welfare system, which the resolution says helped prompt changes to state child care laws and management at the Department of Family and Children's Services. The resolution formally commends Fowle for her contributions to investigative journalism and consumer advocacy and wishes her continued success. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dana Fowle for her contributions to investigative journalism and consumer advocacy.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dana Fowle.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, as it is a ceremonial commendation.

The resolution directly names and honors Dana Fowle, a journalist at WAGA-TV's FOX 5 Atlanta I-Team, and references the Department of Family and Children's Services in describing the impact of her past reporting.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians beyond serving as an official statement of recognition from the state legislature. Its practical significance is symbolic, marking public acknowledgment of a journalist's career and reported impact on state policy discussions.

• The whereas clauses describe Fowle's career at WAGA-TV since 1995 and her work as Consumer Reporter for the FOX 5 I-Team since 1999.
• The whereas clauses credit her reporting with contributing to changes in state child care laws and management changes at the Department of Family and Children's Services.
• The resolving clause formally commends Fowle for her journalism and consumer advocacy on behalf of the House of Representatives.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Fowle.

1. 2025-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Long Tran (D, HD-080)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)

• journalism
• consumer advocacy
• legislative honors
• child welfare