Georgia CommonsSR 795: South Fulton County Legislative Day; recognize March 4, 2026
Last action February 18, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes March 4, 2026 as South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol, welcoming elected officials and residents from South Fulton County to the state capitol.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It designates March 4, 2026 as South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol, a day meant to celebrate South Fulton County, Georgia, which includes the cities of College Park, Union City, East Point, Hapeville, Palmetto, South Fulton, and Fairburn. The resolution highlights the area's business growth, transportation infrastructure including Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and MARTA, convention and hospitality industry, and manufacturing and distribution sector. The Senate resolves to observe the day and welcome South Fulton County's elected officials and residents to the Capitol, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Officially designates March 4, 2026 as South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol.
- Directs the Senate to welcome elected officials and residents of South Fulton County to the Capitol on that day.
- Instructs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new laws, funding, or penalties; it is a ceremonial recognition rather than a regulatory change.
Who it affects
South Fulton County, Georgia, and its constituent cities (College Park, Union City, East Point, Hapeville, Palmetto, South Fulton, and Fairburn), along with their elected officials and residents who are invited to the Capitol event, and Senate staff who handle distribution of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no binding legal effect but formally acknowledges South Fulton County's economic and transportation significance to the state, giving local officials and residents a recognized day of visibility at the Capitol and a printed record of that recognition.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the reasons for recognition, citing South Fulton County's business climate, transportation hubs, convention facilities, and manufacturing base.
- The resolved clause formally designates March 4, 2026 as South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol and welcomes officials and residents.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“South Fulton County is a powerful contributor to Atlanta's vital convention and hospitality industries”
“the members of this body recognize and observe South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol on March 4, 2026”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
Topics
- South Fulton County
- legislative recognition
- local government
- economic development