Georgia CommonsHR 1139: City of Hapeville Day at the Georgia State Capitol; March 4, 2026; recognize
Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates March 4, 2026, as City of Hapeville Day at the state capitol, honoring the small city's history, arts scene, and economic role in the Atlanta region.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes March 4, 2026, as City of Hapeville Day at the Georgia State Capitol. The resolution praises Hapeville, a city of about 6,500 people near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, for its industrial history (including the former Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant, now the Porsche Cars North America Headquarters), its public art and cultural events, and its role in the Atlanta Aerotropolis economic zone. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to Hapeville's Mayor and City Council.
What the bill does
- Formally designates March 4, 2026, as City of Hapeville Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
- Commends the City of Hapeville for its historical significance, cultural leadership, and contributions to Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to Hapeville's Mayor and City Council.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic honor rather than a change to Georgia law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the City of Hapeville, its Mayor and City Council, and its roughly 6,500 residents. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or state agencies beyond the House's own clerical staff.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical effect on daily life or state law. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly honors Hapeville's history and community at the Capitol and gives the city an official day of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes March 4, 2026, as City of Hapeville Day at the Capitol and commends the city for its history and cultural contributions.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Hapeville's Mayor and City Council.
- The whereas clauses describe Hapeville's founding as a railroad and industrial hub and its former Ford Motor Company plant, now Porsche's North American headquarters.
- The whereas clauses also cite Hapeville's public art initiatives, festivals, and location within the Atlanta Aerotropolis as reasons for recognition.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize March 4, 2026, as City of Hapeville Day at the Capitol, and commend the City of Hapeville for its historical significance, cultural leadership, and continued contributions to the state of Georgia.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
Topics
- City of Hapeville
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- local history recognition