--- title: HR 669. Mableton Day at the state capitol; March 20, 2025; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr669 cite_as: HR 669, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr669 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr669.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr669/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71522 date: 2025-03-20 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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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Mableton Day at the state capitol; March 20, 2025; recognize ## Text 25 LC 129 0340 House Resolution 669 By: Representatives Cummings of the 39 th, Wilkerson of the 38 th, McQueen of the 61 st, Sanchez of the 42nd, Smith of the 41st, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 20, 2025, as Mableton Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Mableton, Georgia, a vibrant community located in Cobb County, was officially2 incorporated as a city following a successful referendum on Nov ember 8, 2022, making it3 the largest city in Cobb County with a population of almost 80,000 residents; and4 WHEREAS, the city was named after Scottish immigrant Robert Mable, who purchased land5 in the area in 1843, and established a farm that would later be come central to the6 community's growth, with the historic Robert Mable House and Ce metery now serving as7 an iconic cultural landmark and part of the Mable House Complex that hosts public8 performances and events; and9 WHEREAS, Mableton's early development was shaped by the arrival of the Georgia Pacific10 Railway, which constructed a train depot in 1881, spurring econ omic growth and11 transforming the area into a vital commercial hub for then rural Cobb County; and12 WHEREAS, the community benefits from its strategic location alo ng major highways,13 including Interstates 20 and 285, providing convenient access to Atlanta and supporting the14 city's continued growth, as well as being the home to Six Flags over Georgia; and15 H. R. 669 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0340 WHEREAS, Mableton is further known for its 5-mile stretch of th e Silver Comet Trail, a16 long paved path designed for walking, biking, and jogging that runs through the area, as well17 as having more than five miles of river frontage that it shares with the City of Atlanta; and18 WHEREAS, Mableton continues to experience growth and revitalization as well as uphold19 its commitment to fostering economic development, enhancing community engagement, and20 advancing technology innovation and environmental sustainability; and21 WHEREAS, the citizens of Mableton take great pride in their cit y's history, progress, and22 contributions to Georgia, making it abundantly fitting and proper to celebrate this exemplary23 community during this special time.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body recognize March 20, 2025 as Mableton Day at the state capitol.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the28 public and the press.29 H. R. 669 - 2 - ## 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 recognizes March 20, 2025 as Mableton Day at the state capitol, honoring the Cobb County city's history and growth. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the city of Mableton in Cobb County. It recounts the city's history, including its 2022 incorporation vote, its naming after Scottish immigrant Robert Mable, the arrival of the Georgia Pacific Railway in 1881, and features like the Silver Comet Trail and Six Flags over Georgia. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply declares March 20, 2025 as Mableton Day at the state capitol and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press. ### What it does - Formally recognizes March 20, 2025 as Mableton Day at the state capitol. - Recites historical and civic facts about the city of Mableton in Cobb County as the basis for the recognition. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press. - Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement. ### Who it affects This resolution mainly affects the city of Mableton and its residents, who receive formal recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives, and the Clerk of the House, who is directed to distribute copies of the resolution. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect: it publicly celebrates Mableton's incorporation and history on the House floor, but it does not change any resident's rights, obligations, or funding, and its main practical effect is the distribution of copies to the public and press. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Mableton's 2022 incorporation, its naming after Robert Mable, and its growth into Cobb County's largest city. - The resolving clause states that House members recognize March 20, 2025 as Mableton Day at the state capitol. - A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-20) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-20) - Sponsors: Terry Cummings, David Wilkerson, Mekyah McQueen, Gabriel Sanchez, Michael Smith, Solomon Adesanya - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71522 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr669.md?full=1