Georgia CommonsSR 836: Georgia Airports Association Day; recognize February 25, 2026
Last action February 24, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes February 25, 2026 as Georgia Airports Association Day at the Georgia Capitol, honoring the organization and the state's network of public airports.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. It recognizes the economic role of Georgia's 103 publicly owned airports, including 95 general aviation airports and 8 with commercial airline service, and credits them with generating $73.7 billion in annual economic activity and more than 450,000 jobs. The resolution also praises the Georgia Airports Association, founded in 1990, for supporting member airports with training, networking, and industry updates. It designates February 25, 2026 as Georgia Airports Association Day at the state capitol and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the association.
What the bill does
- Designates February 25, 2026 as Georgia Airports Association Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- States figures on Georgia's airport system, including 103 publicly owned airports and $73.7 billion in annual economic activity.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Airports Association.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial recognition only.
Who it affects
The Georgia Airports Association and its member airports are the direct subjects of this honor. The resolution also touches the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute a copy, but it imposes no obligations on the public, businesses, or other government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal effect and changes no law, but it publicly highlights the economic significance of Georgia's airport system and formally honors an industry association during a recognition day at the capitol.
Key provisions
- The preamble (whereas clauses) cites 95 general aviation airports and 8 airports with commercial service, totaling 103 publicly owned airports in Georgia.
- The preamble states these airports support $73.7 billion in annual economic activity and over 450,000 jobs representing $20.2 billion in payroll.
- The resolved clause formally designates February 25, 2026 as Georgia Airports Association Day at the state capitol.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to the Georgia Airports Association.
From the bill
“these airports provide the state with a combined $73.7 billion in annual economic activity as well as with more than 450,000 jobs, representing $20.2 billion in payroll”
“BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 25, 2026, as Georgia Airports Association Day at the state capitol.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
Topics
- airports
- aviation
- economic development
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Airports Association