Georgia CommonsSR 717: City of McDonough, Georgia; recognize
Last action February 9, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes the City of McDonough, Georgia, on the occasion of the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the City of McDonough, a Henry County community of nearly 30,000 people in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The resolution recounts McDonough's founding in 1823, its naming after Naval Officer Commodore Thomas Macdonough, and its early history as a stagecoach relay station connecting it to other Georgia cities. The resolution formally recognizes the city on the occasion of its first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol, crediting the city's mayor, city council, staff, volunteers, business leaders, and residents for its growth. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the City of McDonough. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes the City of McDonough, Georgia on the occasion of its first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol.
- Recounts the city's founding history, including its 1823 founding and origins as a stagecoach relay station.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the City of McDonough.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the City of McDonough, Georgia, including its mayor, city council, city staff, volunteers, business leaders, and residents, who are recognized for contributing to the city's history and growth.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; its practical impact is symbolic, giving the City of McDonough formal recognition from the state Senate and a keepsake copy of the resolution to mark the occasion.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe McDonough's 1823 founding, its naming after Commodore Thomas Macdonough, and its history as a stagecoach relay station.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize the City of McDonough on its first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the city.
From the bill
“Recognizing the City of McDonough, Georgia, upon the first annual McDonough Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
Topics
- McDonough Georgia
- Henry County
- state recognition
- local government