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title: HR 1383. Georgia General Aviation Airports; an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; commend
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date: 2026-02-17
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bill_number: HR 1383
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status_date: 2026-02-17
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Mike Cheokas
  - John LaHood
  - Lauren McDonald
  - Rick Jasperse
  - James Hatchett
  - Noel Williams
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  - general aviation
  - airports
  - economic development
  - state resolutions
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# HR 1383. Georgia General Aviation Airports; an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1383
By: Representatives Cheokas of the 151st, LaHood of the 175th, McDonald III of the 26th,
Jasperse of the 11th, Hatchett of the 155th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association
for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, there are 95 general aviation airports in the State of Georgia that are essential
to the state's transportation and economic infrastructure, supporting its diversified industries
including technology, manufacturing, distribution, tourism, and agriculture; these businesses
utilize Georgia's airports to transport employees, customers, vendors, and goods, which spur
economic development; and
WHEREAS, Georgia general aviation airports have an economic impact of more than $2
billion dollars to the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports (AGGAA) was founded
in 2021 as a nonprofit agency to promote general aviation airports, provide information
sharing and education, and promote progressive legislation in order to expand and improve
the infrastructure needs of general aviation airports in the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the association is composed of airport managers and those assigned those
duties, students, government employees, industry consultants, and airport vendors in the
State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, AGGAA is a major resource for those in the general aviation industry,
providing educational, scholarship, and networking opportunities for those interested in the
development of airports across the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, its board members are Chair Davin Welter, Athens-Ben Epps Airport; Vice
Chair Nate Schattner, Paulding-Northwest Atlanta Airport; Secretary Adam Webb,
Covington Municipal Airport; Past Chair Amber McCall, Toccoa-Stephens County Airport;
Wes McDonald, Cobb County International Airport, Calvin Walker, Newnan-Coweta County
Airport; Mario Evans, Michael Baker International, Samuel Malte, Kimley-Horn &
Associates, and Legislative Liaison Hope Macaluso, Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports
for its many wonderful contributions on behalf of general aviation airports in the State of
Georgia and extend best wishes for future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its work supporting the state's 95 general aviation airports and their economic impact.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports (AGGAA), a nonprofit founded in 2021 that promotes general aviation airports across Georgia, offers education and scholarships, and advocates for airport infrastructure improvements.
The resolution states that Georgia has 95 general aviation airports supporting industries like technology, manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture, with an economic impact of more than $2 billion. It lists AGGAA's board members by name and airport affiliation. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to the association as a formal honor.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its contributions to general aviation airports in Georgia.
- States factual findings about the economic role of Georgia's 95 general aviation airports, including a claimed $2 billion economic impact.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or regulation.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports and its listed board members, who manage airports such as Athens-Ben Epps, Cobb County International, and Newnan-Coweta County. It has no binding legal effect on the public.

### Why it matters

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it has no direct effect on airport funding, safety rules, or aviation regulations in Georgia. Its main practical effect is public recognition of the association and a formal record of its work, delivered as a printed copy.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Georgia's 95 general aviation airports and their $2 billion economic impact.
- It states AGGAA was founded in 2021 to promote general aviation airports and share information and education.
- It names AGGAA's board members, including its Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Past Chair, and Legislative Liaison.
- The resolving clause formally recognizes AGGAA and extends best wishes for its future success.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to AGGAA.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-17)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-17)
- Sponsors: Mike Cheokas, John LaHood, Lauren McDonald, Rick Jasperse, James Hatchett, Noel Williams
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73314

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