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title: SR 687. Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Month; recognize the month of August 2026
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id: 2025-2026/sr687
cite_as: SR 687, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2026-02-05
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bill_number: SR 687
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: Senate
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-02-05
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Jaha Howard
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  - high school football
  - commemorative resolutions
  - Georgia Senate
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# SR 687. Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Month; recognize the month of August 2026

## Text

Senate Resolution 687
By: Senator Howard of the 35th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of August 2026 as Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Month; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS, The Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Kickoff Classic will celebrate its 35th
anniversary in 2026, marking more than three decades of excellence in high school football;
and
WHEREAS, legendary high school football coaches Corky Kell and Dave Hunter served as
mentors and leaders, fostering a supportive, growth-focused environment that empowered
student-athletes to succeed both on and off the field; and
WHEREAS, Corky Kell and Dave Hunter shared a vision of bringing together the best high
school football talent to compete in a premier kickoff classic for Georgia that would set the
standard for the season; and
WHEREAS, high school football instills character, discipline, leadership, and teamwork in
young athletes; and
WHEREAS, high school football promotes physical fitness, resilience, school pride, and a
strong sense of community; and
WHEREAS, participation in high school football creates lifelong skills, meaningful
relationships, and lasting bonds among players, families, and fans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Corky Kell and
Dave Hunter.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-05)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-05)
- Sponsors: Jaha Howard
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72773

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr687.md?full=1