Georgia CommonsSR 912: DeKalb Day; recognize March 23, 2026
Last action March 6, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution would designate March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring DeKalb County's history, diversity, and economic role.
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In plain language
This Senate resolution recognizes March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it is a ceremonial statement praising DeKalb County's history since its founding in 1822, its universities, its healthcare and research institutions such as the CDC and Emory Healthcare, its cultural diversity, and its economic role in technology, film, logistics, and manufacturing. The resolution also highlights the county's current leadership under CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. Because it is a resolution rather than a bill, it carries no legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it simply records the Senate's recognition of the day and county.
What the bill does
- Formally designates March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the Georgia state capitol through a Senate resolution.
- States the Senate's recognition of DeKalb County's history, institutions, economy, and diversity without creating any legal requirement.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution mainly affects DeKalb County and its residents, whose county government and institutions are being publicly recognized by the Georgia Senate. It has no direct legal effect on any other group, business, or agency.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition of DeKalb County at the state capitol on the designated day, which may be marked by a ceremony or press coverage.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, citing the county's history, diversity, and governance.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
- The whereas clauses list background facts about DeKalb County, including its founding date, size, institutions, and current county CEO, but create no binding obligations.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
Topics
- DeKalb County
- legislative recognition
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- local government honors