Georgia CommonsSR 657: Gas South; recognize
Last action February 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes Gas South, an Atlanta-based natural gas provider, on its 20th anniversary and commends its business growth and charitable giving.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It marks the 20th anniversary of Gas South, a natural gas provider founded in Atlanta in 2006 under Cobb EMC, and lays out facts about the company's growth from about 168,000 customers to nearly half a million across 17 states, its employee count, and its charitable giving of 5 percent of annual profits to youth programs. The Senate resolves to recognize and congratulate Gas South on its anniversary and commend its business performance, community impact, and treatment of employees. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the company. The resolution creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and congratulates Gas South on the occasion of its 20th anniversary as a natural gas provider.
- Commends the company for its business growth, community giving, and treatment of employees, as stated in the resolution's text.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Gas South.
- Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations; it is purely a ceremonial statement.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Gas South, its employees, and its customers, and reflects the Georgia Senate's recognition of the company. It has no legal or regulatory effect on other businesses, agencies, or residents of Georgia.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to an official expression of praise from the Georgia Senate and a distributed copy for the company to keep.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recite Gas South's history, founding date of January 5, 2006, customer growth, employee count, and charitable contributions of over $26 million.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize and congratulate Gas South on its 20th anniversary and commend its community and employee record.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the company.
From the bill
“Recognizing Gas South upon its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.”
“at the heart of Gas South's purpose “To Be A Fuel For Good” is its pledge to give back 5 percent of annual profits to youth in need, resulting in over $26 million contributed to the communities it serves”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate
- Gas South
- business recognition