Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 1137: Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School; winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella; commend
Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution congratulates Sonic Edge, the a cappella ensemble from Pebblebrook High School in Cobb County, for winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Introduced version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Sonic Edge, a 17-member a cappella group from Pebblebrook High School's Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts, for winning the National Championship title at the International Championship of High School A Cappella Finals in New York City in April 2025, marking their second consecutive win. The resolution also recognizes the group's coach, Mr. Trey Giddens, and Pebblebrook's principal, Dr. Dana Giles, for their leadership, and names individual students who received awards, including Amber Lowe for Best Vocal Percussionist and Elise Lloyd for Best Soloist. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the ensemble and school leaders.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School for winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella.
- Recognizes Dr. David Rosenthal and Dr. Dana Giles for their leadership and commitment to the school's performing arts program.
- Names individual student award winners, including Amber Lowe (Best Vocal Percussionist) and Elise Lloyd (Best Soloist).
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the ensemble and school leaders.
- Extends the House's best wishes for the group's continued success.
Who it affects
The resolution names the 17 student members of Sonic Edge, their coach Mr. Trey Giddens, Pebblebrook High School principal Dr. Dana Giles, and Dr. David Rosenthal, along with the Pebblebrook High School and Cobb County community they represent.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law or fund any program. Its significance is symbolic, giving the Georgia House of Representatives' formal, on-the-record recognition to a local school group's national achievement.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Sonic Edge's win at the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella Finals in New York City, the group's second consecutive national title.
- The resolution clause formally congratulates the ensemble and recognizes Dr. David Rosenthal and Dr. Dana Giles for their leadership.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the ensemble members and named school leaders.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School for winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella”
Discussed in meetings (1)
The House and Senate meetings that took this bill up, from their machine transcripts. Each account was written by Georgia Commons with AI and is not part of the record; the video is what was said.
House floor session, February 9, 2026 (legislative day 15)
From 1:10:44 · Watch on the General Assembly's Vimeo channel
Summary by Georgia Commons: The clerk read HR 1137, recognizing Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School for winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella. The presenting member said the group represents students across Cobb County, has 17 members and won the championship in both 2024 and 2025. The group's director said the group was in its fourth year and had competed against more than 3,000 students nationally. The director also reported a new quarterfinal win and plans to compete in the semifinals in North Carolina. The chair congratulated the students and invited members to join them for photos. No adoption vote was shown during this presentation.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Terry Cummings (D, HD-39)
- Don Parsons (R, HD-44)
- Mary Frances Williams (D, HD-37)
- Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-43)
- Lisa Campbell (D, HD-35)
- Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-34)
Topics
- Pebblebrook High School
- Cobb County schools
- a cappella
- student achievement
- legislative commendation