Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 573: Flat Creek Baptist Church; recognize
Last action January 15, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Flat Creek Baptist Church for its 200th anniversary, commending its history of community service and directing that a copy be shared with the church.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Enrolled version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It honors Flat Creek Baptist Church, which was organized on August 31, 1826 by Pastor James Head, on the occasion of its 200th anniversary. The resolution states that the Senate recognizes the church's history, commends its two centuries of service to the community, and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the church. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes Flat Creek Baptist Church on the occasion of its 200th anniversary.
- Commends the church for its history of community service dating back to its 1826 founding.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the church.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects Flat Creek Baptist Church and its congregation, who receive the Senate's formal recognition. It has no effect on the general public, other organizations, or Georgia law.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives the church a formal, public acknowledgment from the state Senate of its long history and community service, but it does not change any rights, funding, or rules affecting Georgians.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause recognizes the church's history and commends its 200 years of service to the Lord and community.
- The further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the church.
From the bill
“organized on August 31, 1826, by Pastor James Head, Flat Creek Baptist Church has grown under the divine direction of numerous pastors over the years”
Discussed in meetings (1)
The House and Senate meetings that took this bill up, from their machine transcripts. Each account was written by Georgia Commons with AI and is not part of the record; the video is what was said.
Senate floor session, January 15, 2026 (legislative day 4)
From 0:59:44 · Watch on the General Assembly's Vimeo channel · Confirmed by the bill's status history (Senate Read and Adopted)
Summary by Georgia Commons: The clerk read SR 573, recognizing and commending Flat Creek Baptist Church on its 200th anniversary. The Senate adopted the resolution without objection.
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-16)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-49)
- Max Burns (R, SD-23)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-48)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-11)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate
- church anniversary
- community recognition