HR 1618: Wrestling programs of Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School, Commerce High School, and East Jackson High School for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2026 GHSA wrestling season; commend

This House resolution formally recognizes four Jackson County area high school wrestling programs for their achievements during the 2026 GHSA (Georgia High School Association) wrestling season. It notes that the four schools combined to qualify 45 wrestlers for state competition and produced 10 individual state champions. The resolution highlights specific results: Jefferson High School won both the Class 3A Traditional and Team Duals state championships, marking its 26th title in each category. East Jackson High School won its first-ever traditional team state title in Class 2A. Commerce High School finished second in its classification's traditional championship and reached the team duals semifinals. Jackson County High School reached the team duals semifinals and finished eighth in the traditional championships. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the four schools.

• Formally commends the wrestling programs of Jackson County, Jefferson, Commerce, and East Jackson High Schools for their 2026 GHSA season results.
• States that the four schools combined to qualify 45 wrestlers for state competition and produce 10 individual state champions.
• Recognizes Jefferson High School for winning its 26th traditional and 26th duals state championships in Class 3A.
• Recognizes East Jackson High School for winning its first traditional team state title in Class 2A history.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the four schools.

The wrestling programs, student-athletes, coaches, and families at Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School, Commerce High School, and East Jackson High School, as well as their surrounding Jackson County communities, are named in this resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a formal statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives. Its practical impact is limited to public acknowledgment and a distributed copy of the resolution to the honored schools.

• The resolution's whereas clauses detail the season results for each of the four schools, including championship titles and tournament placements.
• The resolving clause has the House commend the four wrestling programs and extend best wishes for continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the four schools.

1. 2026-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Emory Dunahoo (R, HD-031)Primary sponsor
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Holt Persinger (R, HD-119)
• Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)

• high school sports
• wrestling
• Jackson County
• GHSA championships
• legislative commendation