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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 102: South Fulton County Legislative Day; recognize March 13, 2025

Last action February 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes March 13, 2025 as South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol, honoring the county's cities and inviting its officials and residents to visit.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It designates March 13, 2025 as South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol, a day meant to celebrate South Fulton County, Georgia, which includes the Cities of College Park, Union City, East Point, Hapeville, Palmetto, South Fulton, and Fairburn. The resolution describes the county's economic strengths, including Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, major railroads, interstate access, the MARTA southern terminus, convention facilities, and a large manufacturing and distribution base. It welcomes South Fulton County's elected officials and residents to the Capitol and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes March 13, 2025 as South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol.
  • Welcomes elected officials and residents of South Fulton County to the Georgia Capitol on that day.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
  • Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

Who it affects

South Fulton County, Georgia, including the Cities of College Park, Union City, East Point, Hapeville, Palmetto, South Fulton, and Fairburn, along with their elected officials and residents who are invited to the Capitol observance.

Why it matters

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians outside a symbolic gesture of recognition. Its main practical impact is a Capitol visit and public relations moment for South Fulton County, highlighting its airport, transportation links, and economic development to state lawmakers.

Key provisions

  • The resolving clause recognizes and observes South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol on March 13, 2025.
  • The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
  • The whereas clauses list South Fulton County's included cities, transportation infrastructure, hotel and convention capacity, and manufacturing base as background rather than binding provisions.

From the bill

the members of this body recognize and observe South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol on March 13, 2025, and heartily welcome to the capitol the elected public officials and residents of South Fulton County

This is the resolution's central action, formally recognizing the day and welcoming county officials and residents.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-02-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2025-02-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
  • Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
  • Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
  • Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)

Topics

  • South Fulton County
  • legislative recognition day
  • Georgia Senate resolution
  • economic development

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