--- title: HR 77. OneGeorgia Authority; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr77 cite_as: HR 77, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr77 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr77.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr77/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69610 date: 2025-01-28 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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OneGeorgia Authority; commend ## Text House Resolution 77 By: Representatives Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th A RESOLUTION Commending the OneGeorgia Authority; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the OneGeorgia Authority's creation; and WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority was established in 2000, with legislation enabling the creation of the OneGeorgia Authority being signed into law on April 21, 2000; and WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority represents a strong partnership between the executive and legislative branches of state government as well as between state and local leaders aligned by mission; and WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority promotes economic security for Georgians through the development and retention of employment opportunities in rural areas across Georgia; and WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority serves as a financial partner and catalyst in helping rural communities maintain an excellent quality of life while also creating sustainable and diversified communities; and WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority is a highly-flexible program that works directly with local governments and authorities to enhance economic opportunities for economic vitality within rural Georgia; and WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority has invested over $778 million into rural communities in Georgia since its inception in 2000; and WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority has leveraged over $21 billion in private investment and over $816 million in community investment; and WHEREAS, through the awarding of 872 awards, the OneGeorgia Authority has spurred the creation of over 65,000 new direct jobs by companies locating or expanding operations in Georgia and facilitated the construction of over 2,500 new housing units; and WHEREAS, the efforts of the OneGeorgia Authority have contributed to Georgia having been cited by Area Development Magazine as the No. 1 state to conduct business in for 11 straight years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. 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 OneGeorgia Authority. ## 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 the OneGeorgia Authority on its 25th anniversary, recognizing its work funding economic development projects in rural parts of the state. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-01-28) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-01-28) - Sponsors: Butch Parrish, Jon Burns - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69610 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr77.md?full=1