Georgia CommonsSR 620: Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2026; commend
Last action January 28, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Leadership Cobb and its 2026 class of 50 community leaders for completing the program's year-long civic training curriculum in Cobb County.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Leadership Cobb, a civic leadership training program founded in 1983, and specifically recognizes the 50 people chosen for its Class of 2026 out of hundreds of applicants. The resolution describes the program's demands, including eight full-day sessions, evening sessions, retreats, community engagement work, and a Government Day where participants learn how Cobb County government operates. It names the program's founders, chairs, vice chairs, and dozens of alumni volunteers. The Senate resolves to commend Leadership Cobb and the Class of 2026 for their community service, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the program and its class members.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Leadership Cobb and the 50 members of its Class of 2026 for community service and civic engagement.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Leadership Cobb and the Class of 2026.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition by the Senate.
Who it affects
Leadership Cobb, a Cobb County civic leadership training program, its founders and alumni volunteers, the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, and the 50 individuals selected for the Leadership Cobb Class of 2026.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives official Senate recognition to a local civic program and its participants, which the Secretary of the Senate will distribute as a keepsake to the honorees.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the history of Leadership Cobb, founded in 1983, and lists its founders and program leadership for the Class of 2026.
- It describes the Class of 2026's yearlong schedule, including full-day sessions, retreats, and a January 18, 2026 Government Day.
- The resolving clause commends Leadership Cobb and the Class of 2026 for their dedication to community service.
- A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Leadership Cobb and the Class of 2026.
From the bill
“Leadership Cobb was founded in 1983 by a nucleus of leaders in order to train a new group of leaders to guide Cobb County's future”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Leadership Cobb and the members of the Leadership Cobb Class of 2026 for their dedication to community service”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
Topics
- Cobb County
- civic leadership program
- Georgia Senate resolution
- community recognition