SR 872: 30th anniversary of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games; commemorate; the enduring impact of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It marks the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games hosted in Atlanta, noting how the Games spurred investment in infrastructure, transportation, housing, and public spaces in Downtown Atlanta. The resolution also honors the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, an organization created after the Games to handle public safety, sanitation, beautification, and business support downtown. The Senate directs its Secretary to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press, which is a standard closing step for ceremonial resolutions.

• Formally commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Recognizes the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District for its leadership in public safety, sanitation, beautification, and business support downtown.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a statement of recognition only.

The resolution mainly recognizes the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District and its work with property owners, businesses, residents, and local government in Downtown Atlanta. It has no direct legal effect on any other individuals or organizations statewide.

Because this is a commemorative resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's daily life, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is symbolic: a public record of the Georgia Senate honoring the Olympic legacy and a specific downtown organization.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and the creation of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District afterward.
• The resolved clause states the Senate commemorates the anniversary and recognizes the district's leadership and ongoing work.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-26Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)

• Atlanta history
• 1996 Olympic Games
• Downtown Atlanta
• ceremonial resolution