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title: HR 147. Rabun County; Waterfall Capital of Georgia; commend
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bill_number: HR 147
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-02-04
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Victor Anderson
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  - Rabun County
  - waterfalls
  - tourism
  - North Georgia
  - state recognition
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# HR 147. Rabun County; Waterfall Capital of Georgia; commend

## Text

House Resolution 147
By: Representative Anderson of the 10th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Rabun County as the Waterfall Capital of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Rabun County, Georgia, located in the Northeast corner of the state, consists
of over 240,000 acres, most of which are public lands owned by the United States Forest
Service and the Georgia Power Company; and
WHEREAS, these thousands of professionally managed acres consist mostly of mountains
and watersheds that lend themselves to the formation of abundant waterfalls; and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 120 waterfalls in Rabun County including Mud Creek,
Hemlock, Minnehaha, Dicks Creek, Martin Creek, Holcomb Creek, and others—more than
double the number of waterfalls in any other county in the Peach State; and
WHEREAS, these waterfalls provide recreation and enjoyment for citizens of not only
Rabun County but also all citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, part of the enjoyment of these waterfalls is known as the "Waterfall Effect,"
which occurs when water collides with itself and releases negative ions into the air that are
believed to relieve stress, aid sleep, and increase energy in humans; and
WHEREAS, Rabun County's waterfalls have attracted thousands of onlookers from all over
the United States and created a culture of hiking and other outdoor activities that has
spawned outfitters and other businesses that provide tours, equipment, and clothing; and
WHEREAS, these businesses provide "green" economic activity that generates jobs and
strengthens the overall economy of Rabun County and all of North Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize Rabun County as the Waterfall Capital of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A House resolution recognizes Rabun County as the Waterfall Capital of Georgia, citing its roughly 120 waterfalls and their role in outdoor recreation and tourism.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes Rabun County, located in the northeast corner of the state, as the Waterfall Capital of Georgia. The text notes that the county contains over 240,000 acres, much of it public land managed by the United States Forest Service and Georgia Power Company, and that this land contains roughly 120 waterfalls, more than double any other Georgia county.
The resolution describes how these waterfalls draw visitors from across the country, supporting local outfitters and other tourism-related businesses. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. It simply states the House's recognition of Rabun County's designation and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes Rabun County as the Waterfall Capital of Georgia through a House resolution.
- States findings about the county's roughly 120 waterfalls and the public lands that contain them.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.
- Creates no new law, funding, requirement, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

### Who it affects

Rabun County and its residents, local outfitters and tourism businesses, and visitors to the county's waterfalls are named in the resolution. It has no direct legal or financial effect on any group beyond this formal recognition.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial weight, but it gives Rabun County an official designation from the state legislature that could be used in tourism promotion, potentially benefiting local hiking and outfitting businesses that rely on visitor traffic.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's findings describe Rabun County's 240,000 acres, much of it public land with abundant waterfalls.
- It states there are approximately 120 waterfalls in the county, more than double any other Georgia county.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize Rabun County as the Waterfall Capital of Georgia.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and press.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-04)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-04)
- Sponsors: Victor Anderson
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69891

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr147.md?full=1