Georgia CommonsSR 809: Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; recognize
Last action February 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its work supporting the state's 95 general aviation airports.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports (AGGAA), a nonprofit founded in 2021 that promotes general aviation airports, education, and legislation to improve airport infrastructure in Georgia. The resolution states that Georgia has 95 general aviation airports contributing more than $2 billion in economic impact, supporting industries like technology, manufacturing, distribution, tourism, and agriculture. It names AGGAA's board members and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the association. The resolution does not create new requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its contributions to general aviation airports in Georgia.
- States that Georgia has 95 general aviation airports with an economic impact exceeding $2 billion.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the association.
- Names AGGAA's board members and describes the association's founding, membership, and activities.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports and its board members, who include airport managers from airports such as Athens-Ben Epps and Cobb County International. It has no direct legal effect on the broader public.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its main effect is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the association and documenting its role in supporting the state's general aviation infrastructure.
Key provisions
- The preamble describes Georgia's 95 general aviation airports and their role in supporting industries like technology, manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture.
- The preamble states the airports' economic impact exceeds $2 billion and describes AGGAA's founding in 2021 and its mission.
- The resolved clause has the Senate recognize AGGAA for its contributions and extend best wishes for future success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to AGGAA.
From the bill
“Georgia general aviation airports have an economic impact of more than $2 billion dollars to the State of Georgia”
“the members of this body recognize the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its many wonderful contributions”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
Topics
- general aviation airports
- Georgia Senate resolution
- airport infrastructure
- economic development