--- title: HR 792. 404 Day; April 4, 2025; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr792 cite_as: HR 792, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr792 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr792.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr792/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71777 date: 2025-03-27 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/hr791.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr793.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr792.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 792 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-27 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Eric Bell - Inga Willis - Bryce Berry - Mekyah McQueen - Park Cannon text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR792/2025 upstream_id: 2016190 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Atlanta culture - Bankhead - 404 Day - hip-hop history - commemorative resolutions --- # HR 792. 404 Day; April 4, 2025; recognize ## Text 25 LC 112 3484 House Resolution 792 By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Willis of the 55th, Berry of the 56th, McQueen of the 61st, and Cannon of the 58th A RESOLUTION Recognizing April 4, 2025, as 404 Day; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the vibrant community of Bankhead, located on the West side of Atlanta, has2 played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural, musical, and art istic identity of the city and3 beyond; and4 WHEREAS, Bankhead has been a foundational force in the evolutio n of Atlanta's music5 scene, particularly in hip-hop, giving rise to legendary artist s, producers, and cultural6 movements that have left an indelible mark on the global entertainment industry; and7 WHEREAS, the sounds, stories, and struggles of Bankhead have been immortalized through8 music and media, serving as a beacon of resilience, creativity, and community pride for9 generations of Atlantans, particularly within the Black community; and10 WHEREAS, Bankhead's cultural influence extends beyond its immed iate community,11 shaping the identity of Atlanta's northwest and southwest areas , inspiring generations of12 artists, entrepreneurs, and activists who continue to elevate Atlanta's status as a global leader13 in Black culture, music, and innovation; and14 H. R. 792 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3484 WHEREAS, beyond music, Bankhead has significantly influenced fashion, dance, language,15 and activism, making it a cornerstone of Atlanta's cultural identity and a driving force behind16 the city's national and international reputation as a hub for Black excellence; and17 WHEREAS, April 4, widely recognized as "404 Day" in honor of Atlanta's area code, serves18 as a moment to celebrate the city's unique contributions to arts, business, and culture, with19 Bankhead standing as a crucial pillar in this legacy; and20 WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to acknowledge and uplift the contributions of Bankhead21 to the broader Atlanta community, ensuring that its impact cont inues to be recognized,22 preserved, and celebrated across the northwest and southwest areas of the city.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 the members of this body recognize April 4, 2025, as 404 Day in honor of Bankhead's rich25 cultural contributions to Atlanta, including the Westside communities, as well as the State26 of Georgia and beyond.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the29 public and the press.30 H. R. 792 - 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 designates April 4, 2025, as 404 Day, honoring Atlanta's 404 area code and celebrating the Bankhead community's cultural influence on the city. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes April 4, 2025, as "404 Day," a nod to Atlanta's 404 area code. The resolution focuses on the Bankhead neighborhood on Atlanta's West side, describing its role in shaping the city's music, art, fashion, dance, language, and activism, particularly through hip-hop and Black cultural expression. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or program. It simply states the House's recognition of the day and Bankhead's legacy, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. ### What it does - Formally recognizes April 4, 2025, as "404 Day" in honor of Atlanta's area code and the Bankhead community's cultural contributions. - States the House of Representatives' recognition of Bankhead's influence on Atlanta's music, fashion, dance, language, and activism. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press. - Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to Georgia law. ### Who it affects This resolution mainly touches the Bankhead community and Atlanta's Westside neighborhoods, whose cultural history it honors, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to distribute copies of the resolution. ### Why it matters Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is a public, official acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Bankhead's cultural legacy and the meaning of 404 Day. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Bankhead's role in shaping Atlanta's hip-hop scene and broader cultural identity. - The resolving clause formally designates April 4, 2025, as 404 Day in honor of Bankhead's cultural contributions to Atlanta and Georgia. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-27) - Sponsors: Eric Bell, Inga Willis, Bryce Berry, Mekyah McQueen, Park Cannon - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71777 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr792.md?full=1