--- title: SR 969. Mauney, Karon; honor collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr969 cite_as: SR 969, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr969 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr969.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr969/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74174 date: 2026-03-19 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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Mauney, Karon; honor ## Text Senate Resolution 969 By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Orrock of the 36th, McLaurin of the 14th, Howard of the 35th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring Karon Mauney for her outstanding leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedicated service to the Cartersville and Bartow County community; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Karon Mauney has devoted nearly two decades to strengthening the economic vitality, civic engagement, and cultural life of Northwest Georgia through a combination of public service, nonprofit leadership, and entrepreneurial initiative; and WHEREAS, she currently serves as Executive Assistant for Parks Sales at the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention and Visitors Bureau, a role she has held since May 2018, where she plays an integral part in promoting tourism, supporting economic development, and advancing Cartersville and Bartow County as premier destinations for visitors, businesses, and community events; and WHEREAS, since June 2013, she has also served as Administrative Assistant for the Bartow County Fire Department, providing vital administrative leadership and support to one of the county's most essential public safety agencies; and WHEREAS, her service to Bartow County Government includes her prior role as Administrative Assistant in Human Resources from 2010 to 2013, reflecting her longstanding commitment to effective public administration and workforce support; and WHEREAS, Karon Mauney previously served as Financial Development Director for the American Red Cross from 2005 to 2009, leading fundraising and community outreach efforts that supported humanitarian and disaster relief initiatives; and WHEREAS, in addition to her public service career, she has demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial leadership as the Founder and Owner of the Northwest Georgia Women's Expo since 2010, an annual event that highlights women-owned businesses, artisans, and entrepreneurs while fostering networking, empowerment, and economic opportunity throughout the region; and WHEREAS, she is also the Founder and Event Coordinator of Christmas Village, Cartersville, established in 2017, a widely attended holiday shopping event that supports local vendors and small businesses while promoting seasonal tourism and community engagement; and WHEREAS, through her leadership of large-scale community events, her dedication to public service, and her steadfast support of small businesses and local organizations, Karon Mauney has become a driving force in promoting tourism, economic growth, and civic pride in Bartow County; and WHEREAS, her professionalism, creativity, and commitment to excellence have positively impacted countless residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and visitors across Northwest Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honnor and commend Karon Mauney for her exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial achievements, and dedicated service to the citizens of Cartersville and Bartow County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Karon Mauney. ## 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 honors Karon Mauney of Cartersville for her decades of public service, nonprofit leadership, and entrepreneurship in Bartow County. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate recognizing Karon Mauney, a Cartersville and Bartow County community member, for her career in public service and business. It details her roles with the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Bartow County Fire Department, Bartow County Government's Human Resources office, and the American Red Cross, as well as her founding of the Northwest Georgia Women's Expo and Christmas Village, Cartersville. The resolution does not change any law. It simply states the Senate's commendation of Mauney and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally honors and commends Karon Mauney for her leadership and service to Cartersville and Bartow County. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mauney. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Karon Mauney. It also references the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Bartow County Fire Department, Bartow County Government, and the American Red Cross as organizations tied to her career. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic recognition. Its practical effect is limited to an official record and a printed copy given to Mauney honoring her community contributions. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites Mauney's work history, including her current role at the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention and Visitors Bureau since May 2018. - It notes her service with the Bartow County Fire Department since June 2013 and earlier Bartow County Human Resources work from 2010 to 2013. - It credits her as Founder and Owner of the Northwest Georgia Women's Expo since 2010 and Founder of Christmas Village, Cartersville since 2017. - The resolving clause formally commends Mauney, and a further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-19) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-19) - Sponsors: Sonya Halpern, Chuck Hufstetler, Nan Orrock, Josh McLaurin, Jaha Howard, Kenya Wicks - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74174 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr969.md?full=1