--- title: HR 350. Rogers, Joshua "Josh" Michael; condolences collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr350 cite_as: HR 350, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr350 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr350.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr350/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70677 date: 2025-02-21 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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Rogers, Joshua "Josh" Michael; condolences ## Text House Resolution 350 By: Representatives Jones of the 143rd, Griffin of the 149th, Dickey of the 134th, Paris of the 142nd, Herring of the 145th, and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers on November 24, 2024; and WHEREAS, Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers was born on October 29, 1982, a beloved son of Mark and Libby Rogers; and WHEREAS, he served his community as a visionary leader and advocate who dedicated innumerable hours of his time and energy toward revitalizing downtown Macon and transforming it into a nationally recognized and award-winning urban center; and WHEREAS, before turning 30, Josh was named executive director of the Historic Macon Foundation, where he spearheaded the revitalization of the Beall's Hill neighborhood and used tools such as historic tax credits and creative partnerships to renovate 40 residences; and WHEREAS, he further inspired civic pride for Maconites through initiatives such as the Magnolia Soapbox Derby and the "i love macon" campaign; and WHEREAS, at the age of 32, he became the president and CEO of NewTown Macon, where his leadership led to the establishment of Middle Georgia's first and only Community Development Financial Institution and downtown Macon's first Business Improvement District; and WHEREAS, during his exemplary tenure, Macon's downtown transformed into a thriving hub of activity filled with locally owned businesses as well as a vibrant cultural and economic landscape, culminating in NewTown Macon receiving the prestigious Great American Main Street Award in 2024; and WHEREAS, despite his many professional accomplishments, Josh's greatest title was "Dad"—he was a devoted father to his children, Jack and Ellie, as well as a loving husband to his wife, Meaghan, who enjoyed spending cherished time with his family; and WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers will long be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers. ## 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 formally honors the life of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers, a Macon civic leader who died on November 24, 2024, and directs a copy be sent to his family. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a memorial passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers, a Macon community leader who died on November 24, 2024. It recounts his career leading the Historic Macon Foundation and later NewTown Macon, where he helped revitalize downtown Macon, renovate homes in the Beall's Hill neighborhood, and launch programs like the Magnolia Soapbox Derby and the "i love macon" campaign. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses regret at his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family. ### What it does - Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers. - Recites his biography and civic accomplishments in Macon, including his leadership at the Historic Macon Foundation and NewTown Macon. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect. ### Who it affects This resolution directly concerns the family of Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers, including his parents, wife, and children, as well as the Macon community and organizations he led, such as the Historic Macon Foundation and NewTown Macon. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing a Macon civic leader's contributions and death, providing his family an official copy as a public tribute to his community work. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites Joshua "Josh" Michael Rogers' biography, career, and civic contributions to Macon. - It resolves that House members join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing. - It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to his family. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-21) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-21) - Sponsors: Anissa Jones, Floyd Griffin, Robert Dickey, Miriam Paris, Tangie Herring, Dale Washburn - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70677 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr350.md?full=1