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title: HR 2038. Locust Grove Day at the state capitol; March 12, 2026; recognize
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cite_as: HR 2038, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2026-03-31
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bill_number: HR 2038
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-31
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Mary Ann Santos
  - Noelle Kahaian
  - Demetrius Douglas
  - El-Mahdi Holly
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  - Locust Grove
  - commemorative resolution
  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - local history
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# HR 2038. Locust Grove Day at the state capitol; March 12, 2026; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 2038
By: Representatives Santos of the 117th, Kahaian of the 81st, Douglas of the 78th, and Holly
of the 116th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing March 12, 2026, as Locust Grove Day at the state capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, established on December 20, 1893, the City of Locust Grove, Georgia,
developed as a center of commerce along a busy rail line, supporting an agricultural
community through farm-to-market transportation and essential services such as a cotton gin,
hardware store, grocery stores, and a community bank; and
WHEREAS, in the early years of its growth, the city expanded with the establishment of the
Locust Grove Institute, a private college founded by and adjacent to Providence Indian Creek
Baptist Church, which contributed to the development of housing and infrastructure to
support students, educators, and staff; and
WHEREAS, by the early 1970s, the city entered a new period of expansion as a developing
exurb of Atlanta, with growth fueled by its proximity to Interstate 75, the addition of the
Skyland Lake Subdivision, and the creation of new hospitality and service businesses; and
WHEREAS, since 2000, Locust Grove has experienced substantial growth in both population
and land area, expanding to more than 15 square miles with over 11,749 residents and
establishing itself as a growing center for logistics and manufacturing within the metropolitan
region; and
WHEREAS, the city's growing economic strength is demonstrated by a tax digest exceeding
$1 billion along with ongoing efforts to revitalize the historic downtown through expanded
dining, entertainment, and residential opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Locust Grove is led by Mayor Carlos Greer, elected in November
2018 as the city's first Black mayor, alongside a dedicated council and nearly 100 employees
who provide essential services in public safety, community development, utilities,
administration, and downtown development; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the City of Locust Grove be
appropriately honored for its rich history, sustained growth, and ongoing contributions to the
vitality of the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize March 12, 2026, as Locust Grove Day at the state
capitol.
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 Georgia House resolution recognizes March 12, 2026, as Locust Grove Day at the state capitol, honoring the city's history and growth.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the City of Locust Grove. It recounts the city's founding in 1893, its growth as a rail and agricultural commerce center, the establishment of the Locust Grove Institute, its expansion as an Atlanta exurb starting in the 1970s, and its more recent growth in population, land area, and its tax digest exceeding $1 billion.
The resolution formally designates March 12, 2026, as Locust Grove Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. The measure does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic recognition passed by the House.

### What it does

- Formally designates March 12, 2026, as Locust Grove Day at the state capitol.
- Recites the history of the City of Locust Grove, including its founding, growth, and current leadership.
- 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 penalty; it is a purely ceremonial recognition.

### Who it affects

The resolution primarily affects the City of Locust Grove, its mayor and city council, and its roughly 100 municipal employees, who are recognized. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians; it simply gives official, public recognition to Locust Grove's history and civic leadership through a formal House proceeding and press distribution of the text.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses recount Locust Grove's founding in 1893, its rail-based commerce, and the Locust Grove Institute.
- The whereas clauses describe growth since 2000 to over 15 square miles and 11,749 residents, with a tax digest exceeding $1 billion.
- The first resolving clause designates March 12, 2026, as Locust Grove Day at the state capitol.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-31)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-31)
- Sponsors: Mary Ann Santos, Noelle Kahaian, Demetrius Douglas, El-Mahdi Holly
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74658

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2038.md?full=1