Georgia CommonsHR 77: OneGeorgia Authority; commend
Last action January 28, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the OneGeorgia Authority on its 25th anniversary, recognizing its work funding economic development projects in rural parts of the state.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives marking the 25th anniversary of the OneGeorgia Authority, a state program created in 2000 that provides funding to rural communities for economic development. The resolution recounts the Authority's history and cites figures such as over $778 million invested in rural communities, more than $21 billion in leveraged private investment, 872 awards made, and over 65,000 jobs created. It formally commends the Authority and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the OneGeorgia Authority for its work supporting rural economic development in Georgia.
- Recites statistics about the Authority's funding history, including over $778 million invested since 2000 and 872 awards made.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the OneGeorgia Authority.
- Does not amend any Georgia statute or create any new funding, program, or legal requirement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the OneGeorgia Authority, a state economic development agency, and references rural communities, local governments, and companies that have received its funding. It has no direct legal effect on private individuals or businesses.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation resolution rather than a law, it does not change how the OneGeorgia Authority operates or funds projects. Its main real-world effect is a formal, symbolic acknowledgment from the House of the Authority's 25-year record in rural Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolution states the OneGeorgia Authority was created by legislation signed into law on April 21, 2000.
- It cites investment figures including over $778 million invested in rural communities and over $21 billion in leveraged private investment.
- It states the Authority has made 872 awards, creating over 65,000 direct jobs and over 2,500 new housing units.
- The resolving clause commends the Authority for its impact on rural Georgians and the state's economy.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the OneGeorgia Authority.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the OneGeorgia Authority for its significant impact on the lives of rural Georgians as well as on Georgia's economic growth and success.”
“the OneGeorgia Authority has invested over $778 million into rural communities in Georgia since its inception in 2000”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
Topics
- rural economic development
- OneGeorgia Authority
- state government commendation
- Georgia economic growth