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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 711: Spectrum News Georgia; recognize

Last action February 6, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Spectrum News Georgia, a 24/7 news network that launched in November 2025, for investing in local journalism across the state.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Spectrum News Georgia, a 24/7 news network owned by Charter Communications, Inc., which launched in November 2025. The resolution praises the network for its plans to cover stories important to Georgians, deploy reporting teams in local communities, and invest in local journalism. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Spectrum News Georgia so the company has an official record of the honor.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends Spectrum News Georgia for launching in November 2025 and investing in local journalism in the state.
  • States the Senate's support for the network's approach of covering stories relevant to individual Georgia communities.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Spectrum News Georgia.
  • Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law, funding, or regulation.

Who it affects

Spectrum News Georgia and its parent company, Charter Communications, Inc., are the direct subjects of this honor. The resolution has no legal effect on other businesses, media outlets, or the general public.

Why it matters

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it carries no direct practical effect for most Georgians. It mainly serves as an official expression of Senate recognition for a media company's local news investment.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Spectrum News Georgia's November 2025 launch, its ownership by Charter Communications, Inc., and its stated focus on local Georgia journalism.
  • The first resolved clause has the Senate honor and commend Spectrum News Georgia and wish it continued success.
  • The second resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the company.

From the bill

“the members of this body honor and commend Spectrum News Georgia for investing in Georgia to support a more informed population and wish it many years of success.”

This is the resolution's core action: the Senate's formal statement of recognition.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-02-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2026-02-05Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)Primary sponsor
  • Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
  • Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
  • Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
  • Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
  • Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
  • Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
  • Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
  • Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
  • Carden Summers (R, SD-013)

Topics

  • local journalism
  • Georgia Senate resolutions
  • Spectrum News Georgia
  • media recognition

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