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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 46: Bryan Day; recognize January 28, 2025

Last action January 29, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Senate resolution recognizes January 28, 2025 as Bryan Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring Bryan County's history and growth.

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In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate. It designates January 28, 2025 as Bryan Day at the state capitol, marking an occasion presented by the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce and the Development Authority of Bryan County to celebrate the county's history and achievements. The resolution recounts Bryan County's founding in 1793, its proximity to Savannah, the presence of Fort Stewart, its two main cities of Pembroke and Richmond Hill, and its status as Georgia's fastest-growing county after the 2020 census. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. It does not change any Georgia law.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes January 28, 2025 as Bryan 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 laws, funding, or legal requirements; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

Who it affects

This mainly affects Bryan County, Georgia, including the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce, the Development Authority of Bryan County, and residents of the cities of Pembroke and Richmond Hill, who are honored by the recognition.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians statewide. Its practical impact is symbolic, giving Bryan County public recognition at the capitol and highlighting its growth, schools, and connection to Fort Stewart and Savannah.

Key provisions

  • The resolution recites Bryan County's founding in 1793 and its history, geography, and population growth as background (whereas clauses).
  • The resolving clause formally designates January 28, 2025 as Bryan Day at the state capitol.
  • A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

From the bill

“Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.”

States the resolution's sole purpose of honoring Bryan County on that date.

“Bryan County was named the fastest-growing county in Georgia following the last census, experiencing a population increase of 48 percent between 2010 and 2020”

Highlights the population growth cited as reason for the recognition.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-01-29Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2025-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Ben Watson (R, SD-001)Primary sponsor
  • Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
  • Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
  • Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
  • Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
  • Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
  • Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)

Topics

  • Bryan County
  • legislative recognition
  • Georgia Senate resolution
  • Fort Stewart

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