--- title: SR 912. DeKalb Day; recognize March 23, 2026 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr912 cite_as: SR 912, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr912 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr912.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr912/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73891 date: 2026-03-06 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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DeKalb Day; recognize March 23, 2026 ## Text Senate Resolution 912 By: Senators Jackson of the 41st, Parent of the 44th, Harrell of the 40th, Jones of the 10th and Anderson of the 43rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, established on December 9, 1822, as Georgia's 56th county, DeKalb County has a legacy of progress, economic development, and civic leadership, making it a cornerstone of Georgia's cultural and economic landscape; and WHEREAS, covering 269 square miles, DeKalb County is strategically positioned between Atlanta and Athens, serving as a key corridor for commerce, education, and innovation along Georgia's Continental Divide; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County is home to world-class educational institutions, including Emory University, Agnes Scott College, Oglethorpe University, and Georgia Piedmont Technical College, reinforcing its status as a leader in higher education and workforce development; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County serves as a global hub for healthcare and scientific research, housing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory Healthcare, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, while also contributing to Grady Hospital's mission of accessible and high-quality healthcare; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County is one of Georgia's most diverse communities, representing over 100 nationalities and more than 140 spoken languages, which enriches the county's cultural, economic, and social fabric; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County is an economic powerhouse, leading in technology, film and entertainment, logistics, and advanced manufacturing while also being home to Georgia's second-busiest airport, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport; and WHEREAS, under the historic leadership of CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, the first African American woman elected as Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, the county continues to set the standard for strong governance and economic prosperity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, celebrating the county's rich history, residents, dynamic diversity, and ongoing commitment to innovation, economic development, and excellence in governance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-06) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-06) - Sponsors: Kim Jackson, Elena Parent, Sally Harrell, Emanuel Jones, Tonya Anderson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73891 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr912.md?full=1