--- title: HR 520. City of Chattahoochee Hills; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr520 cite_as: HR 520, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr520 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr520.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr520/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71203 date: 2025-03-06 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-12 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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City of Chattahoochee Hills; commend ## Text House Resolution 520 By: Representatives Dawson of the 65th, Smith of the 70th, Glaize of the 67th, Jenkins of the 136th, Bonner of the 73rd, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the City of Chattahoochee Hills; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Chattahoochee Hills is a distinctive city located in the southwestern part of Fulton County, Georgia, renowned for its picturesque countryside and sprawling farms, offering residents and visitors a serene retreat from the urban bustle of nearby Atlanta; and WHEREAS, during the 2006 Legislative Session, the Georgia General Assembly passed a law allowing the Fulton County section of the area to incorporate as a city, thereby granting local residents increased control over zoning and land use; and WHEREAS, on June 19, 2007, the residents of the area overwhelmingly voted in favor of incorporation by a margin of 83 percent to 17 percent, officially establishing the City of Chattahoochee Hill Country within a 33,000-acre portion of Fulton County, with incorporation taking effect on December 1, 2007; and WHEREAS, the City of Chattahoochee Hills has since prioritized sustainable development, focusing on preserving its natural landscapes while fostering economic opportunities and modern infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the city is home to recreation areas such as the Chattahoochee Hills Eventing Center and the Bear Creek Nature Center, which provide residents and visitors with opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities; and WHEREAS, agritourism and sustainable agriculture play a key role in the city's economy, strengthening local farms and fostering a deeper appreciation for environmentally conscious food production; and WHEREAS, the City of Chattahoochee Hills is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through community-building efforts, economic development initiatives, and support for local businesses; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable city be appropriately honored during this special time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the City of Chattahoochee Hills for its steadfast dedication to sustainability, environmental preservation, and community development as well as extend best wishes for continued success. 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 formally commends the City of Chattahoochee Hills in Fulton County for its focus on sustainability, land preservation, and community development. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the City of Chattahoochee Hills. It recounts the city's history: the 2006 law that let the area incorporate, the 2007 vote in which residents approved incorporation by a wide margin, and the city's growth since then within a roughly 33,000 acre area of Fulton County. The resolution highlights the city's recreation areas, its agritourism and sustainable agriculture economy, and its community and economic development efforts. It does not change any Georgia law. It simply resolves that the House recognizes and commends the city and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends the City of Chattahoochee Hills for sustainability, environmental preservation, and community development efforts. - Recounts the city's 2006 incorporation authorization and the 2007 vote in which residents approved becoming a city. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the City of Chattahoochee Hills, its residents, and local officials. It has no regulatory effect on other governments, businesses, or individuals across Georgia. ### Why it matters Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its main real-world consequence is public recognition of the city's history and development approach, distributed through the Clerk of the House. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the city's 2007 incorporation, its location in southwestern Fulton County, and its 33,000 acre size. - The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends the city for sustainability, preservation, and community development. - A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-06) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-06) - Sponsors: Robert Dawson, Lynn Smith, Lydia Glaize, David Jenkins, Josh Bonner, Tanya Miller - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71203 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr520.md?full=1