Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 274: Austell Day; recognize March 25, 2025
Last action February 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes March 25, 2025 as Austell Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring the Cobb County city's history and economic role.
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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 obligations. It recognizes March 25, 2025 as Austell Day at the state capitol, honoring the city of Austell in Cobb County, which also extends into Douglas County. The resolution recounts Austell's history, including its 1885 incorporation and naming after General Alfred Austell, its role as a railway hub, its ongoing importance to logistics and freight transportation, its status as home to Six Flags Over Georgia, and its schools and ties to nearby Kennesaw State University. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press, but it does not amend any Georgia statute or create any new rule.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes March 25, 2025 as Austell Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a ceremonial honor rather than legislation amending the Georgia Code.
Who it affects
The resolution mainly affects the city of Austell and its residents, who receive the honor, along with the Georgia Senate and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians statewide; its impact is symbolic recognition for Austell's community, history, and economic contributions, such as its role in transportation and tourism through Six Flags Over Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause designates March 25, 2025 as Austell Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause instructs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.
- The whereas clauses recount Austell's founding in 1885, its railway history, its role in freight transportation along the CSX corridor, and its schools and tourism.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize March 25, 2025, as Austell Day at the state capitol.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
Topics
- Austell Georgia
- legislative resolutions
- Cobb County
- state capitol recognition