Georgia CommonsSR 653: Keep Georgia Beautiful Day; recognize
Last action February 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally recognizes Keep Georgia Beautiful Day at the state capitol, honoring the volunteer network that runs litter cleanup, recycling, and community beautification programs across Georgia.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Senate honoring the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, which Governor George Busbee created by executive order in 1978, and the more than 70 local affiliates that run litter prevention, recycling, and beautification programs across the state. The resolution recites statistics about the foundation's impact, such as volunteer participation, funds distributed through community grants, and litter reduction over the past 15 years. It then formally declares Keep Georgia Beautiful Day at the state capitol and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes Keep Georgia Beautiful Day at the state capitol through a Senate resolution.
- Recites statistics about the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation's volunteer programs, litter reduction, and community grants.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or ongoing state program; it is a one time honorary declaration.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily concerns the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, its more than 70 local Keep America Beautiful affiliates, and the volunteers who participate in cleanup and recycling programs statewide. It does not impose obligations on any other group of Georgians.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to the law, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical significance is limited to publicly acknowledging a volunteer network's work on litter reduction and recycling across the state.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation's 1978 origin, its statewide affiliate network, and program outcomes like litter reduction and Christmas tree recycling.
- The resolving clause states the Senate recognizes Keep Georgia Beautiful Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize Keep Georgia Beautiful Day at the state capitol.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
Topics
- Keep Georgia Beautiful Day
- litter and recycling
- community beautification
- Georgia Senate resolutions