Georgia CommonsSR 687: Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Month; recognize the month of August 2026
Last action February 5, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes August 2026 as Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Month, honoring the 35th anniversary of the high school football kickoff event and its two namesake coaches.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes any law. It designates August 2026 as Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Month, marking the 35th anniversary of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Kickoff Classic, a high school football event in Georgia. The resolution praises coaches Corky Kell and Dave Hunter for their mentorship and their role in creating the kickoff classic, and highlights values it says high school football teaches, such as discipline, teamwork, and community. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Corky Kell and Dave Hunter. It does not create any new legal requirement, funding, or penalty.
What the bill does
- Formally designates August 2026 as Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Month in recognition of the event's 35th anniversary.
- Honors former high school football coaches Corky Kell and Dave Hunter for their mentorship of student-athletes.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Corky Kell and Dave Hunter.
- Creates no new statute, funding, or enforceable rule; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Corky Kell and Dave Hunter, honoring their legacy, and references the high school football players, schools, and communities connected to the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Kickoff Classic in Georgia.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians' daily lives since it does not change any law, fund anything, or create obligations. Its practical effect is a formal, public honor from the Georgia Senate to two coaches and a long-running high school football tradition.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the history and 35th anniversary of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Kickoff Classic and the contributions of coaches Corky Kell and Dave Hunter.
- The resolving clause designates August 2026 as Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Month.
- A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Corky Kell and Dave Hunter.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize the month of August 2026 as Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Month, in honor of its 35th anniversary and its enduring impact on student-athletes, schools, and communities.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
Topics
- high school football
- commemorative resolutions
- Georgia Senate
- sports recognition