--- title: SR 273. Mableton Day; recognize March 20, 2025 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr273 cite_as: SR 273, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr273 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr273.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr273/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70825 date: 2025-02-27 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr272.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr274.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr273.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 273 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-02-27 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Donzella James text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR273/2025 upstream_id: 1985996 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Mableton - Cobb County - ceremonial resolution - local history --- # SR 273. Mableton Day; recognize March 20, 2025 ## Text Senate Resolution 273 By: Senator James of the 28th A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 20, 2025, as Mableton Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Mableton, Georgia, a vibrant community located in Cobb County, was officially incorporated as a city following a successful referendum on November 8, 2022, making it the largest city in Cobb County with a population of approximately 47,000 residents; and WHEREAS, the city was named after Scottish immigrant Robert Mable, who purchased land in the area in 1843 and established a farm that would later become central to the community's growth, with the historic Robert Mable House and Cemetery now serving as an iconic cultural landmark that hosts public performances and events; and WHEREAS, Mableton's early development was shaped by the arrival of the Georgia Pacific Railway, which constructed a train depot in 1881, spurring economic growth and transforming the area into a vital commercial hub for then-rural Cobb County; and WHEREAS, the community benefits from its strategic location along major highways, including Interstate 285, providing convenient access to Atlanta and supporting the city's economic and residential growth; and WHEREAS, Mableton is further known for its proximity to the Silver Comet Trail, a long paved path designed for walking, biking, and jogging that runs through the area, as well as the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area; and WHEREAS, Mableton continues to experience growth and revitalization as well as uphold its commitment to fostering economic development, enhancing community engagement, and preserving its rich historical heritage; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Mableton take great pride in their city's history, progress, and contributions to Georgia, making it abundantly fitting and proper to celebrate this exemplary community during this special time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize March 20, 2025, as Mableton Day at the state capitol. 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 Senate resolution recognizes March 20, 2025 as Mableton Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring the Cobb County city's history and growth. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It designates March 20, 2025 as Mableton Day at the state capitol, recognizing the city of Mableton in Cobb County. The resolution's whereas clauses describe Mableton's incorporation as a city following a 2022 referendum, its naming after Scottish immigrant Robert Mable, the arrival of the Georgia Pacific Railway in 1881, its location near Interstate 285, and its proximity to the Silver Comet Trail and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. ### What it does - Formally designates March 20, 2025 as Mableton Day at the Georgia state capitol. - Recites historical and background facts about Mableton, including its 2022 incorporation and population of about 47,000. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor from the Senate. ### Who it affects The resolution mainly affects the city of Mableton and its residents, who receive formal recognition from the Georgia Senate, as well as Senate staff who must prepare and distribute copies of the resolution. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians statewide. Its practical impact is a one-day ceremonial recognition of Mableton at the capitol, giving the city public acknowledgment of its history and growth. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Mableton's 2022 incorporation, its population of about 47,000, and its status as the largest city in Cobb County. - It recounts the city's naming after Robert Mable and the historic Robert Mable House and Cemetery. - It notes the 1881 arrival of the Georgia Pacific Railway and the city's access to Interstate 285. - The resolved clause formally recognizes March 20, 2025 as Mableton Day at the state capitol. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-27) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-27) - Sponsors: Donzella James - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70825 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr273.md?full=1