Georgia CommonsHR 1297: City of McDonough, Georgia; the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol; recognize
Last action February 9, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes the City of McDonough for the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol, honoring the city's history and local leadership.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the City of McDonough, located in Henry County in the Atlanta metropolitan area. It marks the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol. The resolution recounts the city's founding in 1823, its naming after Naval Officer Commodore Thomas Macdonough, its history as a stagecoach relay station, and its current population of nearly 30,000. It credits the city's mayor, city council, staff, volunteers, and residents for its growth. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for the City of McDonough. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes the City of McDonough, Georgia, on the occasion of the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol.
- Recounts the city's founding history, naming, and role as a historic stagecoach relay station.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the city.
Who it affects
The resolution directly concerns the City of McDonough, its mayor and city council, city staff, volunteers, business leaders, and residents, who are honored by the House. It has no legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its main effect is a formal House acknowledgment of McDonough's history and civic life, along with a commemorative copy given to the city.
Key provisions
- The resolution recognizes the City of McDonough upon the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol.
- It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the City of McDonough.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize the City of McDonough, Georgia, upon the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
- Regina Lewis-Ward (D, HD-115)
- Noelle Kahaian (R, HD-081)
- Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
Topics
- McDonough Georgia
- commemorative resolution
- Henry County
- state capitol recognition