--- title: HR 1779. DeKalb Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2026; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1779 cite_as: HR 1779, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1779 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1779.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1779/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74242 date: 2026-03-18 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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DeKalb Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2026; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1779 By: Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Davis of the 87th, Tran of the 80th, Kendrick of the 95th, Mitchell of the 88th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, established on December 9, 1822, as Georgia's 56th county, DeKalb County has a legacy of progress, economic development, and civic leadership, making it a cornerstone of Georgia's cultural and economic landscape; and WHEREAS, covering 269 square miles, DeKalb County is strategically positioned between Atlanta and Athens, serving as a key corridor for commerce, education, and innovation along Georgia's Continental Divide; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County is home to world-class educational institutions, including Emory University, Agnes Scott College, Oglethorpe University, and Georgia Piedmont Technical College, reinforcing its status as a leader in higher education and workforce development; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County serves as a global hub for healthcare and scientific research, housing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory Healthcare, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, while also contributing to Grady Hospital's mission of accessible and high-quality healthcare; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County is one of Georgia's most diverse communities, representing over 100 nationalities and more than 140 spoken languages, which enriches the county's cultural, economic, and social fabric; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County is an economic powerhouse, leading in technology, film and entertainment, logistics, and advanced manufacturing while also being home to Georgia's second-busiest airport, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport; and WHEREAS, under the historic leadership of CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, the first African American woman elected as Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, the county continues to set the standard for strong governance and economic prosperity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, celebrating the county's rich history, residents, dynamic diversity, and ongoing commitment to innovation, economic development, and excellence in governance. 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 The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution designates March 23, 2026 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, honoring DeKalb County's history, diversity, and economic role in the state. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes March 23, 2026 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol. It does not change any law; instead it is a ceremonial statement praising DeKalb County's founding in 1822, its size and location between Atlanta and Athens, its universities and healthcare institutions, its diversity, and its economic activity in technology, film, logistics, and manufacturing. The resolution also credits DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson as the first African American woman elected to that role. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press. The resolution has no enforcement mechanism, funding, or ongoing legal effect beyond the symbolic recognition. ### What it does - Formally recognizes March 23, 2026 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol through a House resolution. - Cites DeKalb County's history, geography, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, diversity, and economic sectors as reasons for recognition. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press. - Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House. ### Who it affects The resolution primarily affects DeKalb County officials and residents, who receive the symbolic recognition, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical impact is limited to a public, symbolic acknowledgment of DeKalb County's history and contributions during a designated day at the state capitol. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe DeKalb County's founding in 1822, its size, location, universities, healthcare institutions, diversity, and economic sectors. - The resolved clause formally designates March 23, 2026 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-18) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-18) - Sponsors: Karla Drenner, Viola Davis, Long Tran, Dar'shun Kendrick, Billy Mitchell, Scott Holcomb - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74242 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1779.md?full=1