Georgia CommonsSR 186: Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition; recognize
Last action February 13, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition, a multi-denominational nonprofit, for its decades of community service across Georgia and South Carolina.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition (GAIC), a nonprofit founded in 1998 that represents more than 15 religious denominations. The resolution recounts the group's history and work, including feeding the poor, voter education, civic engagement programs, and disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Helene in 2024. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create new programs or funding. It simply states the Senate's recognition of GAIC's contributions and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the organization as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition for its community service work.
- States the Senate's best wishes for the organization's continued growth and success.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commemorative resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition, a nonprofit serving communities in Georgia and South Carolina. It also references partner organizations like the Area Agency on Aging, Georgia Legal Counsel, and East Central Regional Hospital, though it imposes no obligations on them.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its main practical outcome is a formal, public statement from the Senate acknowledging the organization's community service, disaster relief, and voter engagement work.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe GAIC's founding in 1998, its interfaith makeup representing over 15 denominations, and its expansion to more than 17 Georgia counties and South Carolina by 2020.
- The resolution highlights GAIC's role as a Hurricane Helene relief center in 2024, providing food, housing, counseling, and childcare.
- The resolved clause formally commends GAIC for its service and wishes it continued success.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to send GAIC an official copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition for its decades of service on behalf of the citizens of this state”
“GAIC served as the Hurricane Helene Relief and Resource Center, providing food, supplies, housing, grief counseling, childcare, elder care, and assistance with debris clearing despite a two-week power outage”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Topics
- community organizations
- civic recognition
- hurricane relief
- voter engagement