SR600: SR600 Mayor and City Council of the City of Mableton; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the elected leadership of the City of Mableton. It notes that Mayor Michael Owens became the city's first mayor after Mableton's incorporation in 2023, and names the six current council members: Ron Davis, Michael McNeely, Keisha Jeffcoat (Mayor Pro Tem), Cassandra Brown, T.J. Ferguson, and Debora Herndon. The resolution states that the Senate recognizes and commends these officials for their contributions to Mableton and Georgia. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of praise passed by the Senate.

• Formally recognizes and commends Mayor Michael Owens and the six members of the Mableton City Council for their public service.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position.

The resolution directly names and honors Mayor Michael Owens and Mableton City Council members Ron Davis, Michael McNeely, Keisha Jeffcoat, Cassandra Brown, T.J. Ferguson, and Debora Herndon.

The resolution carries no legal force and changes no laws, but it gives official Senate recognition to Mableton's local leadership, and the directed distribution of copies means the honor becomes a public record shared with the press.

• The preamble describes Mableton's government structure: a Mayor and six Councilmembers who form the city's legislative and policy-making body.
• The preamble notes Mayor Michael Owens became the city's first mayor since its 2023 incorporation.
• The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends the Mayor and City Council for their contributions to Mableton and Georgia.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

1. 2026-01-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)Primary sponsor

• Mableton
• local government recognition
• city council
• Georgia Senate resolution