HR 1100: Carroll County Superior Courts; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes the Carroll County Superior Courts for ranking near the top statewide in how efficiently they resolve cases, citing a 114.11 percent case clearance rate reported by the Administrative Office of the Courts. The resolution also highlights specific achievements: a Drug Court named a Model Court, a school attendance initiative led by a local judge, a top statewide ranking for Child Support Recovery, and rapid growth of a Veterans Treatment Court. It directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the Carroll County Superior Courts as a formal token of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends the judges, employees, and community partners of the Carroll County Superior Courts.
• Cites a statewide analysis showing Carroll County's case clearance rate of 114.11 percent, the highest in Georgia.
• Highlights specific court achievements including a Model Court designation, a school attendance initiative, and a top Child Support Recovery ranking.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Carroll County Superior Courts.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no binding legal effect.

The resolution directly names the judges, staff, and community partners of the Carroll County Superior Courts, including Judge Hightower's Drug Court and Judge Blackmon's school attendance initiative, as well as the Clerk of the House who must distribute the document.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change how courts operate, fund programs, or affect residents' legal rights. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of Carroll County's court system and formal distribution of the resolution to that county.

• The whereas clauses describe Carroll County Superior Court's 114.11 percent case clearance rate from an Administrative Office of the Courts analysis.
• The whereas clauses list specific programs praised, including a Model Court drug program, a school attendance initiative, a top-ranked Child Support Recovery office, and a growing Veterans Treatment Court.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend the judges, employees, and community partners of the Carroll County Superior Courts.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Carroll County Superior Courts.

1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)Primary sponsor

• courts
• Carroll County
• judicial efficiency
• legislative commendation