Georgia CommonsSR 41: OneGeorgia Authority; commend
Last action January 29, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends the OneGeorgia Authority on its 25th anniversary for its work funding economic development projects in rural parts of the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It marks the 25th anniversary of the OneGeorgia Authority, a state program created in 2000 to support economic development in rural Georgia communities. The resolution recites the Authority's track record, including more than $778 million invested in rural communities, over $21 billion in leveraged private investment, 872 awards, more than 65,000 new jobs, and over 2,500 new housing units. It formally commends the Authority for its impact on rural Georgians and the state's economy, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Authority.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the OneGeorgia Authority for its work supporting rural economic development in Georgia.
- Recites statistics on the Authority's investments, jobs created, and housing units built since its founding in 2000.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the OneGeorgia Authority.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a statement of praise from the Senate.
Who it affects
The OneGeorgia Authority itself, which receives the formal commendation, and by extension rural Georgia communities and local governments that work with the Authority on economic development projects.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing the OneGeorgia Authority's role in rural economic development.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the Authority's 2000 founding and its mission of promoting rural economic security and job growth.
- The whereas clauses cite figures including $778 million invested, $21 billion in leveraged private investment, 872 awards, and over 65,000 jobs created.
- The resolved clause formally commends the OneGeorgia Authority for its impact on rural Georgians and the state's economic growth.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the OneGeorgia Authority.
From the bill
“the OneGeorgia Authority has invested over $778 million into rural communities in Georgia since its inception in 2000”
“BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the OneGeorgia Authority for its significant impact on the lives of rural Georgians as well as on Georgia's economic growth and success.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
Topics
- rural economic development
- OneGeorgia Authority
- state government recognition
- Georgia economy