Georgia CommonsSR 614: Clayton County Day; recognize February 5, 2026
Last action January 28, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 5, 2026, as Clayton County Day at the State Capitol and commends Clayton County Government and its Chamber of Commerce.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It praises the Clayton County Government and the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, which was founded in 1953, for supporting local business growth and community life. The resolution highlights the chamber's Leadership Clayton program, a ten-month leadership development effort started in 1972 that has trained more than 1,000 community leaders. It formally designates February 5, 2026, as Clayton County Day at the State Capitol, when chamber members visit the legislature to discuss local priorities. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Chamber of Commerce.
What the bill does
- Commends the Clayton County Government and the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce for their leadership and community contributions.
- Officially designates February 5, 2026, as Clayton County Day at the State Capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a symbolic honorary resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Clayton County Government, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, and its Leadership Clayton program participants. It also affects state senators and staff who will host chamber members visiting the Capitol on the designated day.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians statewide, but it gives official Senate recognition to Clayton County's business community and creates a scheduled day for local chamber members to meet with state lawmakers and raise local legislative priorities.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce's founding in 1953 and its mission to promote business growth and quality of life.
- The whereas clauses note the Leadership Clayton program, established in 1972, has trained over 1,000 leaders through a ten-month course.
- The resolved clause formally recognizes February 5, 2026, as Clayton County Day at the State Capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Chamber of Commerce.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the Clayton County Government and Clayton County Chamber of Commerce on their distinguished leadership and recognize February 5, 2026, as Clayton County Day at the State Capitol.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
Topics
- Clayton County
- legislative resolutions
- local business recognition
- chamber of commerce