--- title: SR 250. DeKalb Day; recognize February 26, 2025 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr250 cite_as: SR 250, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr250 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr250.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr250/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70722 date: 2025-02-26 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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DeKalb Day; recognize February 26, 2025 ## Text Senate Resolution 250 By: Senators Jones of the 10th, Jackson of the 41st, Parent of the 44th, Harrell of the 40th, Anderson of the 43rd and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 26, 2025, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, established on December 9, 1822, as Georgia's 56th county, DeKalb County has a legacy of progress, economic development, and civic leadership, making it a cornerstone of Georgia's cultural and economic landscape; and WHEREAS, covering 269 square miles, DeKalb County is strategically positioned between Atlanta and Athens, serving as a key corridor for commerce, education, and innovation along Georgia's Continental Divide; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County is home to world-class educational institutions, including Emory University, Agnes Scott College, Oglethorpe University, and Georgia Piedmont Technical College, reinforcing its status as a leader in higher education and workforce development; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County serves as a global hub for healthcare and scientific research, housing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory Healthcare, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, while also contributing to Grady Hospital's mission of accessible and high-quality healthcare; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County is one of Georgia's most diverse communities, representing over 100 nationalities and more than 140 spoken languages, which enriches the county's cultural, economic, and social fabric; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County is an economic powerhouse, leading in technology, film and entertainment, logistics, and advanced manufacturing while also being home to Georgia's second-busiest airport, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport; and WHEREAS, under the historic leadership of CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, the first African American woman elected as Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, the county continues to set the standard for strong governance and economic prosperity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 26, 2025, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, celebrating the county's rich history, residents, dynamic diversity, and ongoing commitment to innovation, economic development, and excellence in governance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## 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 Senate resolution designates February 26, 2025 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, honoring DeKalb County's history, diversity, and institutions. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes February 26, 2025 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, celebrating DeKalb County's founding in 1822, its universities, its healthcare and research institutions like the CDC and Emory Healthcare, its diverse population, and its economic activity in technology, film, logistics, and manufacturing. The resolution also praises DeKalb County's current CEO, Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, described as the first African American woman elected to that role. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press, but it creates no new requirements, funding, or legal changes. ### What it does - Formally recognizes February 26, 2025 as DeKalb Day at the Georgia state capitol. - Lists DeKalb County's history, institutions, and economic contributions as reasons for the recognition. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. - Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable obligations, serving only as a ceremonial statement by the Senate. ### Who it affects This mainly affects DeKalb County itself, its elected officials such as CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, and residents and institutions named in the resolution, including local universities and hospitals. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians. ### Why it matters The resolution has no practical legal or financial effect. Its significance is symbolic: it gives DeKalb County official recognition and a day of celebration at the state capitol, and puts on record the Senate's acknowledgment of the county's history and institutions. ### Key provisions - The resolving clause recognizes February 26, 2025 as 'DeKalb Day' at the state capitol. - A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution. - The whereas clauses recite DeKalb County's founding date, size, institutions, diversity, and leadership but carry no legal force. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-26) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-26) - Sponsors: Emanuel Jones, Kim Jackson, Elena Parent, Sally Harrell, Tonya Anderson, Randal Mangham - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70722 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr250.md?full=1