--- title: HR 733. Fowle, Dana; outstanding contributions to journalism and the community; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr733 cite_as: HR 733, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr733 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr733.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr733/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71691 date: 2025-03-25 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr732.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr734.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr733.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 733 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-25 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Kim Schofield - Sandra Scott - Viola Davis - Long Tran - Doreen Carter text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR733/2025 upstream_id: 2014757 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - journalism - consumer advocacy - legislative honors - child welfare --- # HR 733. Fowle, Dana; outstanding contributions to journalism and the community; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3472 House Resolution 733 By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Tran of the 80th, and Carter of the 93rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dana Fowle for her outstanding contributions to journalism1 and the community; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Dana Fowle is an Emmy Award-winning journalist whose i nvestigative3 reporting has significantly impacted the lives of Georgia's citizens; and4 WHEREAS, Dana Fowle joined FOX 5 Atlanta in 1995 as a general assignment reporter, and5 in August 1999, she became the Consumer Reporter for the FOX 5 I-Team, where she has6 consistently delivered in-depth investigations that have led to meaningful change; and7 WHEREAS, her investigative work on Georgia's child-welfare system played a pivotal role8 in prompting changes to state child-care laws and the reorganization of top management at9 the Department of Family and Children's Services, demonstrating her commitment to the10 well-being of Georgia's children and families; and11 WHEREAS, Dana's journalistic integrity and dedication to consumer advocacy have led her12 to cover a wide range of topics, including health, finance, environmental concerns, fraud, and13 various consumer protection issues, all of which have empowered and educated the public;14 and15 H. R. 733 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3472 WHEREAS, in addition to her journalism career, Dana is an excep tional storyteller,16 consultant, pet food business owner, and community organizer, f urther demonstrating her17 passion for service and leadership beyond the newsroom; and18 WHEREAS, over the past two decades at WAGA-TV, Dana has receive d nearly a dozen19 Emmy Awards, a testament to her excellence in investigative jou rnalism and consumer20 reporting; and21 WHEREAS, Dana Fowle's unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and public service has22 made a lasting impact on the State of Georgia and beyond, and s he continues to be an23 invaluable asset to the field of journalism and the broader community.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body recognize and commend Dana Fowle for h er exemplary26 contributions to investigative journalism and consumer advocacy , applaud her for the27 positive change she has fostered through her reporting, and extend their sincere best wishes28 for continued success in all her endeavors.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dana31 Fowle.32 H. R. 733 - 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 commends journalist Dana Fowle of FOX 5 Atlanta's I-Team for her investigative reporting and consumer advocacy work in the state. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dana Fowle, a longtime investigative journalist at WAGA-TV (FOX 5 Atlanta). It recounts her career since joining the station in 1995, including her work as Consumer Reporter for the FOX 5 I-Team and her reporting on Georgia's child welfare system, which the resolution says helped prompt changes to state child care laws and management at the Department of Family and Children's Services. The resolution formally commends Fowle for her contributions to investigative journalism and consumer advocacy and wishes her continued success. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Dana Fowle for her contributions to investigative journalism and consumer advocacy. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dana Fowle. - Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, as it is a ceremonial commendation. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Dana Fowle, a journalist at WAGA-TV's FOX 5 Atlanta I-Team, and references the Department of Family and Children's Services in describing the impact of her past reporting. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians beyond serving as an official statement of recognition from the state legislature. Its practical significance is symbolic, marking public acknowledgment of a journalist's career and reported impact on state policy discussions. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Fowle's career at WAGA-TV since 1995 and her work as Consumer Reporter for the FOX 5 I-Team since 1999. - The whereas clauses credit her reporting with contributing to changes in state child care laws and management changes at the Department of Family and Children's Services. - The resolving clause formally commends Fowle for her journalism and consumer advocacy on behalf of the House of Representatives. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Fowle. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-25) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-25) - Sponsors: Kim Schofield, Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, Long Tran, Doreen Carter - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71691 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr733.md?full=1