HR 1197: Gas South; 20th anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Gas South, a natural gas company founded in Atlanta in 2006 under Cobb EMC ownership. The resolution recounts the company's growth from 168,000 customers and 36 employees to nearly half a million customers and over 400 employees across offices in Georgia, Florida, and Virginia. It also notes the company's charitable pledge to give 5 percent of annual profits to youth in need, totaling more than $26 million in community contributions. The resolution formally congratulates Gas South and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the company. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and congratulates Gas South on the 20th anniversary of its founding in Atlanta on January 5, 2006.
• States the House's commendation of the company's business growth, employee culture, and community giving without creating any legal obligation.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Gas South.

This resolution primarily affects Gas South, the natural gas provider being honored, and has no direct legal effect on Georgia residents, businesses, or government agencies.

As a ceremonial resolution, this measure does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of Gas South by the Georgia House of Representatives and a commemorative copy given to the company.

• The whereas clauses describe Gas South's founding in 2006, its growth to nearly half a million customers across 17 states, and its 4.7-star customer rating.
• The whereas clauses note the company's workforce growth to over 400 employees and its recognition as a top workplace in Atlanta.
• The resolved clause formally congratulates Gas South and commends its community impact and employee care.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Gas South.

1. 2026-02-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-02House Hopper (House)

• Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)Primary sponsor
• David Wilkerson (D, HD-038)
• Don Parsons (R, HD-044)
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
• Jordan Ridley (R, HD-022)
• John Carson (R, HD-046)

• ceremonial resolution
• Gas South
• Georgia business recognition
• natural gas industry