HR 49: B High ATL (BHIGHTV); outstanding contributions to hip-hop media, cultural preservation, and community engagement; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors B High ATL, known online as BHIGHTV, a hip-hop media platform founded by Brian "B High" Hightower and co-hosted by Roderick "Wicked" Barber. The resolution describes the platform's growth, citing more than 350,000 subscribers and over 140 million views, and praises its interviews with artists, producers, and industry figures. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement in which the House formally commends BHIGHTV for its role in documenting hip-hop culture and connecting artists with the broader community. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to BHIGHTV as a keepsake of the recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends B High ATL (BHIGHTV) for its work in hip-hop media and cultural preservation.
• States the House's appreciation for the platform's role in amplifying voices and stories within the hip-hop community.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to BHIGHTV.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor rather than binding legislation.

The resolution directly names and honors B High ATL (BHIGHTV), its founder Brian Hightower, and co-host Roderick Barber. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, businesses, or state agencies beyond the House Clerk's administrative task.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to giving BHIGHTV official recognition from the state legislature, which can serve as a public honor and a record of the Georgia House's acknowledgment of the platform's cultural work.

• The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends B High ATL (BHIGHTV) for contributions to media, culture, and the State of Georgia.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to B High ATL (BHIGHTV).
• The preamble (whereas clauses) describes BHIGHTV's founders, audience size, and role in hip-hop culture but does not create any enforceable obligation.

1. 2026-06-22House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-06-22House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-06-22House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Betsy Holland (D, HD-054)
• L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)

• hip-hop culture
• Atlanta media
• legislative honors
• commemorative resolution