Georgia CommonsSR 688: City of Wadley; congratulate
Last action February 5, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution congratulates the City of Wadley on its 150th anniversary, marking the milestone with an official statement of recognition from the Georgia General Assembly.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the City of Wadley, which will mark its 150th anniversary on February 21, 2026. The resolution notes that the city was originally known as Shake Rag, was founded in 1876, and grew as a railroad town. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally congratulates the city's residents, employees, volunteers, and leaders, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the City of Wadley as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the City of Wadley on its 150th anniversary, to be celebrated on February 21, 2026.
- Recounts the city's history, noting it was originally called Shake Rag and was founded in 1876 as a railroad town.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the City of Wadley.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the City of Wadley, including its residents, employees, volunteers, and civic leaders, who are being honored. It has no legal or regulatory effect on any other individuals, businesses, or agencies in Georgia.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical or legal impact on daily life in Georgia. Its significance is symbolic, giving the City of Wadley official recognition from the state Senate for reaching its 150th anniversary and providing a keepsake document for the occasion.
Key provisions
- The resolution states the City of Wadley will celebrate its 150th anniversary on February 21, 2026.
- It recites the city's history, noting its original name of Shake Rag and its founding in 1876 as a railroad town.
- The Senate resolves to congratulate the city and extend best wishes for its continued growth and success.
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the City of Wadley.
From the bill
“originally known as Shake Rag, the City of Wadley has served its citizens with compassion, integrity, and respect since 1876”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
Topics
- Wadley Georgia
- city anniversary
- Georgia Senate resolution
- local history