Georgia CommonsSR 600: Mayor and City Council of the City of Mableton; recognize
Last action January 28, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the Mayor and City Council of the City of Mableton for their public service, without changing any Georgia law.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the Mayor and City Council of the City of Mableton. It names Mayor Michael Owens, the city's first mayor since incorporation, and the six council members who serve alongside him, and praises their leadership on city governance, budgeting, and public services. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute. It simply states the Senate's recognition of these officials' work and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. It has no regulatory or funding effect.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Mayor Michael Owens and the six members of the Mableton City Council for their public service.
- States the Senate's appreciation for the city government's role in setting policy, adopting ordinances, and approving the city budget.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.
- Does not change any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose any new legal requirement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Mayor Michael Owens and the six Mableton City Council members: Ron Davis, Michael McNeely, Keisha Jeffcoat, Cassandra Brown, T.J. Ferguson, and Debora Herndon. It has no legal effect on residents, businesses, or other governments.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change how Mableton is governed or how any Georgian is affected day to day. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition and distribution of copies to the press.
Key provisions
- The preamble (whereas clauses) describes Mableton's government structure, Mayor Owens' historic first term, and the council members' names and duties.
- The first resolving clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of the Mayor and City Council.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the Mayor and City Council of the City of Mableton for their outstanding contributions to the State of Georgia.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
Topics
- Mableton city government
- legislative commendation
- local officials
- Cobb County