HR1100: HR1100 Carroll County Superior Courts; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Carroll County Superior Courts. It cites a statewide analysis by the Administrative Office of the Courts showing Carroll County's court cleared cases at a rate of 114.11 percent, ranking it at the top in the state for efficiency. It also highlights specific achievements, including a Drug Court named a Model Court, a countywide school attendance initiative, a top-ranked Child Support Recovery program, and a rapidly growing Veterans Treatment Court. The resolution formally commends the judges, employees, and community partners of the Carroll County Superior Courts. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to the court. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is purely a statement of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends the judges, employees, and community partners of the Carroll County Superior Courts.
• Cites a statewide court efficiency analysis showing Carroll County's Superior Court cleared cases at a 114.11 percent rate, ranking it best in Georgia.
• Notes specific court achievements, including a Drug Court named a Model Court and a top-ranked Child Support Recovery program.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to the Carroll County Superior Courts.

This resolution directly names and honors the judges, employees, and community partners of the Carroll County Superior Courts, including specific judges mentioned by name, but creates no legal obligations for any other Georgians.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians outside a symbolic honor. It serves as an official record of the General Assembly's recognition of a local court system's performance, without changing court procedures, funding, or law.

• The whereas clauses describe the Carroll County Superior Court's 114.11 percent case clearance rate, the top ranking statewide in efficiency.
• The whereas clauses mention Judge Hightower's Drug Court being named a Model Court and Judge Blackmon leading a school attendance initiative.
• The resolved clause states that the House recognizes and commends the judges, employees, and community partners of the Carroll County Superior Courts.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the Carroll County Superior Courts.

1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)Primary sponsor

• courts
• Carroll County
• judicial efficiency
• legislative commendation