--- title: HR 49. B High ATL (BHIGHTV); outstanding contributions to hip-hop media, cultural preservation, and community engagement; recognize collection: bills id: 2026-special/hr49 cite_as: HR 49, 2026 Special Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr49 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr49.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr49/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74909 date: 2026-06-22 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr48.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr50.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr49.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 49 session: 2026 Special Session session_slug: 2026-special chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-06-22 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Eric Bell - Mekyah McQueen - Park Cannon - Betsy Holland - L.C. Myles text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR49/2026/X1 upstream_id: 2154468 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - hip-hop culture - Atlanta media - legislative honors - commemorative resolution --- # HR 49. B High ATL (BHIGHTV); outstanding contributions to hip-hop media, cultural preservation, and community engagement; recognize ## Text House Resolution 49EX By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, McQueen of the 61st, Cannon of the 58th, Holland of the 54th, and Myles of the 126th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending B High ATL (BHIGHTV) for its outstanding contributions to hip-hop media, cultural preservation, and community engagement; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, B High ATL (BHIGHTV) stands as one of the Southern region's leading hip-hop media platforms, delivering authentic conversations, exclusive interviews, and cultural insight from the heart of Atlanta, Georgia; and WHEREAS, B High ATL was founded and is hosted by esteemed media personality and educator Brian "B High" Hightower alongside co-host Roderick "Wicked" Barber, whose combined efforts have created a platform that bridges the gap between artists, industry professionals, and the broader community; and WHEREAS, through its commitment to highlighting the real stories behind the music, B High ATL has provided a voice to artists, producers, DJs, and influential figures, capturing the depth, diversity, and evolution of hip-hop culture; and WHEREAS, with a digital reach exceeding 350,000 subscribers and more than 140 million views, BHIGHTV has established itself as a trusted and impactful voice within the entertainment industry, particularly in elevating the Southern hip-hop narrative; and H. R. 49EX WHEREAS, the platform is widely respected for its raw and unfiltered interview style, preserving the history and documenting the cultural significance of hip-hop while fostering meaningful dialogue within the community; and WHEREAS, beyond entertainment, B High ATL serves as an educational and inspirational resource, offering audiences valuable insight into the business, lifestyle, and enduring legacy of hip-hop culture; and WHEREAS, through consistent content creation, strong industry relationships, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity, BHIGHTV continues to shape conversations, uplift voices, and preserve the stories that define the Culture. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend B High ATL (BHIGHTV) for its significant contributions to media, culture, and the State of Georgia as well as extend their sincere appreciation for its role in amplifying the voices and stories of the hip-hop community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to B High ATL (BHIGHTV). H. R. 49EX ## 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 Georgia House resolution formally recognizes B High ATL (BHIGHTV), an Atlanta-based hip-hop media platform, for its contributions to hip-hop journalism and cultural preservation in the South. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-06-22) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-22) - Sponsors: Eric Bell, Mekyah McQueen, Park Cannon, Betsy Holland, L.C. Myles - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74909 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr49.md?full=1