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title: HR 183. Macon Violence Prevention Program; impactful efforts in reducing violent crime in Macon-Bibb County and commending its community-wide collaboration and innovative approach to violence prevention; commend
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date: 2025-02-05
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bill_number: HR 183
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-02-05
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Tangie Herring
  - Floyd Griffin
  - Dale Washburn
  - Miriam Paris
  - Anissa Jones
  - Robert Dickey
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topic_tags:
  - violence prevention
  - Macon-Bibb County
  - public safety
  - community grants
  - legislative commendation
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# HR 183. Macon Violence Prevention Program; impactful efforts in reducing violent crime in Macon-Bibb County and commending its community-wide collaboration and innovative approach to violence prevention; commend

## Text

House Resolution 183
By: Representatives Herring of the 145th, Griffin of the 149th, Washburn of the 144th, Paris
of the 142nd, Jones of the 143rd, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Macon Violence Prevention Program for it impactful efforts in reducing
violent crime in Macon-Bibb County and commending its community-wide collaboration and
innovative approach to violence prevention; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) Program has become a model for
effective violence prevention by combining law enforcement-led efforts with public health
and community-led initiatives; and
WHEREAS, MVP has focused on addressing the root causes of violent crime through
targeted programs, equitable resource distribution, and innovative approaches, including
prioritizing community input and tailoring interventions at the neighborhood level; and
WHEREAS, Macon-Bibb County has experienced a significant and steady decline in
homicides every year since the inception of the MVP Program, demonstrating its
effectiveness in improving public safety; and
WHEREAS, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia has played a vital role in
administering MVP grants, supporting local non-profits focused on youth-centered
prevention programs, and strengthening grassroots organizations to create sustainable
community change; and
WHEREAS, eighty MVP community grants, totaling more than $2.5 million, have been
awarded to 52 local non-profits to implement impactful programs providing mentorship,
educational opportunities, and resources to at-risk youth and their families; and
WHEREAS, MVP partners, including Mayor Lester Miller, Sheriff David Davis, District
Attorney Anita Howard, and the MVP Steering Committee, have worked collaboratively to
ensure that the program adheres to national best practices while fostering local innovation;
and
WHEREAS, the MVP Program's holistic and collaborative approach has earned Macon-Bibb
County the Visionary City Award from the Georgia Municipal Association in 2024, further
solidifying its reputation as a model for other communities; and
WHEREAS, Macon-Bibb County received national recognition by being ranked 6th in the
nation for its evidence-based approach to reduce violent crime in Community Justice's 2024
Violence Prevention Index; and
WHEREAS, the program's emphasis on collaboration among law enforcement, government,
non-profits, and residents has strengthened trust and created a safer environment for all
citizens in Macon-Bibb County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend the Macon Violence Prevention Program for its
exemplary work in reducing violent crime, enhancing public safety, and empowering local
communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize Mayor Lester Miller
for his leadership and vision in launching the MVP Program as well as all MVP partners,
including law enforcement, the judiciary, non-profit organizations, and community
stakeholders, for their tireless efforts in achieving shared goals.
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 Mayor
Lester Miller, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, and the MVP Steering
Committee.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends the Macon Violence Prevention Program for helping reduce violent crime in Macon-Bibb County through law enforcement, public health, and community partnerships.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) Program, a collaborative effort in Macon-Bibb County that combines law enforcement, public health strategies, and community-led initiatives to reduce violent crime.
The resolution cites the program's results, including a steady decline in homicides since MVP began, more than $2.5 million in grants awarded to 52 local nonprofits for youth mentorship and education, and national recognition such as a top ranking in a 2024 violence prevention index and a Visionary City Award from the Georgia Municipal Association. The House resolves to commend the program, recognize Macon Mayor Lester Miller and MVP partners for their leadership, and directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to the Mayor, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, and the MVP Steering Committee.

### What it does

- Formally commends the Macon Violence Prevention Program for its work reducing violent crime and enhancing public safety in Macon-Bibb County.
- Recognizes Macon Mayor Lester Miller for launching the program and credits MVP partners, including law enforcement, the judiciary, and nonprofits, for their efforts.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Mayor, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, and the MVP Steering Committee.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition by the House.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Macon Mayor Lester Miller, Sheriff David Davis, District Attorney Anita Howard, the MVP Steering Committee, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, and the 52 local nonprofits that received MVP grants. More broadly it recognizes residents of Macon-Bibb County touched by the violence prevention effort.

### Why it matters

While the resolution carries no legal or funding effect, it gives official state recognition to a local violence prevention model, which can raise its public profile and encourage other Georgia communities to consider similar law enforcement and community partnership approaches.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe MVP's approach of combining law enforcement, public health, and community-led initiatives to address root causes of violent crime.
- States that Macon-Bibb County has seen a steady annual decline in homicides since MVP's inception.
- Notes that 80 MVP community grants totaling more than $2.5 million have gone to 52 local nonprofits for youth mentorship and education programs.
- Cites the Georgia Municipal Association's 2024 Visionary City Award and a 6th-place national ranking in Community Justice's 2024 Violence Prevention Index.
- The resolving clauses commend the program, recognize Mayor Lester Miller and MVP partners, and direct the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to specified recipients.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-05)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-05)
- Sponsors: Tangie Herring, Floyd Griffin, Dale Washburn, Miriam Paris, Anissa Jones, Robert Dickey
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69996

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